PERM - EMEA Corportate Finance & Sustainability Solutions Group - AVP

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Section 1 – Details

Job Title / Corporate Title: Sustainable Capital Markets AVP/AVP

Department / Group: EMEA Corporate Finance & Sustainability Solutions Group / EMEA Sustainability Solutions

Responsible to / Line Manager: This should be a role title, not a named individual.

Sustainable Capital Markets ED/MD (Head of EMEA Sustainable Capital Markets) “Team Head”

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: SMBC BI, London

Date Prepared: December 2024

MiFID Knowledge and Competence: N/A

Certification regime: In scope

Section 2 – Purpose of Job

• Sustainable Capital Markets EMEA (SCM) sits within the EMEA Sustainability Solutions team, which is part of EMEA Corporate Finance & Sustainability Solutions Group.
• AVP will assist the origination process of SF deals throughout the transaction cycle in close cooperation with the SCM transaction coordinator (VP and above) and the front office department.
• AVP will support SCM in the development of new syndicated financing products for SMBC EMEA.
• Able to represent SCM internally and externally when required.
• Coverage will mirror the relevant Front Officer Department across multiple jurisdictions.

Section 3 – Background

• The role of SCM is to originate, structure GSSS solutions, including sustainable finance frameworks and relevant ESG components.

Section 4 – Facts / Scale

• Main interfaces/relationships:
• Internal: Colleagues in Loan and Bond Origination, Distribution, Execution and Loan Agency, Legal, Risk Management, ESG Advisory.
• External: the Bank’s Customers, Competitors, Sponsors, Debt Lenders, external advisors, ESG ratings firms.

Section 5 – Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Attend external meetings with clients to assist in presenting financing proposals.
• Prepare team marketing materials, pitch-books and reports.
• Gather and maintain market data for team use.
• Assist in coordinating the preparation of SF information packages for syndication.
• Assist in managing SF deal syndication through the project cycle.
• Assist in SF structuring terms; in pricing and structuring terms and conditions.
• Assist in undertaking SF general marketing to potential co-financiers.
• Assist in managing the external SF syndication process.
• Share relevant SF market information with internal stakeholders.
• Undertake research on borrowers, markets and lenders.
• Prepare ad-hoc SCM reports upon request.
• Assist in preparation of sustainability comments if requested.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing SF related clauses in documentation.
• Ensure timely reporting of fees and deal pipelines.
• Attend internal meetings with front office departments.
• Contribute to SCM weekly report and to the production of SCM pitch book template.
• Maintain SF KPI database.
• Support all areas of Origination Teams with SF inquiries.
• Comply with all regulatory and internal policies and procedures.
• Participate in wider initiatives internally and externally.

Section 6 – Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Solid understanding of sustainable finance, credit, investment and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of DCM and LCM products.
• Solid understanding of SF standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Thorough knowledge of main ESG rating agencies’ methodologies.
• Proven business judgement and high ethical and professional standards.
• Networking skills and ability to manage transactions.
• Promotes good teamwork.
• Good relevant university degree or university degree plus relevant experience.
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proactive approach to self-management of tasks.

Section 7 – Challenges

• AVP will support SCM to navigate through rapidly evolving SF market and promote SMBC EMEA SF credentials.

Section 8 – Dual-Hatting

• Yes

Dual-Hat Staff Addendum
General Dual-Hat
R&Rs

• AVP will undertake tasks on behalf of the dual-hat entity, as necessary.

Specific Dual-Hat R&Rs

• Production of bespoke client GSSS bond pitch materials.
• Lead design market credible GSSS bond structures.
• Lead execution of mandated GSSS bond transactions.
• Attend external client meetings as sustainability/ESG expert representative of DCM.

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