Senior Syndications Officer at Asian Development Bank

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financing, Syndication, Market Validation, Pricing Strategy, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Research, Data Organization, Report Preparation, Relationship Management, Knowledge Management, Project Support, Investor Approval, Documentation, Co-Financing, Marketing Activities

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship The position of Senior Syndications Officer is assigned to the Guarantees and Syndications Unit (GSU) of the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to designated GSU International Staff and will oversee junior team members. Your Role As a Senior Syndications Officer, you will support the mobilization of financing from commercial sources (banks, insurance companies, institutional investors, and other entities) and public sources from (multilateral development banks, bilateral public institutions/agencies) to ADB's non-sovereign (i.e., commercial/corporate) clients by assisting in the syndication of debt and maintaining relationships with commercial and public financiers. Under the guidance of the designated International Staff (IS), will provide pricing and transaction support. You will: a. Pricing and Syndication Support Assist PSOD project teams with market validation of pricing of private sector debt transactions, by collecting relevant market pricing comparable, and preparation of a pricing annex. Work with lead syndicators to advise project teams on pricing and syndication strategy for individual syndications. Conduct deal-specific market findings, review company, economic and financial information for new transactions. Contribute to the entire syndication process with international, regional, and local commercial banks, DFIs, other public institutions, funds and institutional investors. Prepare deal teasers, information memoranda, executive summaries, and other reports for the co-financiers in collaboration with relevant Investment Department. Follow international lending markets and banking activities to understand and anticipate trends. Play a material role in the investor approval and the documentation process for the syndicated financing, especially managing communication with co-financiers during the DD and approval phases whilst fronting the lender Q&A process by working with ADB origination teams and external advisors. This can be a coordinating or a leading role depending on the nature of the financing, syndication products used and the co-financiers. b. Knowledge Management Contribute to efforts to increase awareness of ADB's mobilization products among other financing parties and ADB Regional Department staff; Participate in preparing staff instructions and other materials on mobilization products; and Help prepare related in-house seminars and workshops, updates of commercial financing transaction briefs, manuals, brochures, bi-weekly capital markets update, and other publications. Support GSU marketing activities to reach out to new potential co-financiers You will need: Bachelor's degree, preferably with Master's degree or equivalent, in a business or finance related field combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s. At least 8 years of relevant professional work experience and at least 4 years of supervisory experience. Proven ability to undertake research on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data; prepare reports. Good analytical thinking with ability to comprehend causal links, make pros and cons analysis, and analyze factors to reach a decision. Excellent oral and written communications skill in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL6. Benefits ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience. Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development Additional Information This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment. About Us Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030. ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members. To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here. ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The Senior Syndications Officer will support the mobilization of financing from commercial and public sources to ADB's non-sovereign clients. This includes assisting in the syndication of debt and maintaining relationships with financiers while providing pricing and transaction support.