Financing that makes a difference! Siemens Financial Services (SFS) is the financing arm of Siemens AG and serves Siemens' customers, as well as related markets and domains, with highly experienced and passionate teams that combine excellent financial expertise with deep industry and technology know-how to provide financings that make the difference.
Climate change, energy security, urbanization or aging population - SFS is actively supporting and enabling Siemens´ sustainability journey and its ambitions for achieving real-world decarbonization as well helping our customers meet their individual transition goals.
All of SFS' people have unique backgrounds, experiences, and mindsets - we live up to a culture of team spirit, trust and mutual respect, a culture which values diversity, equity, and inclusion. By staying adaptable and curious, by empowering our people, and by working as one team, we have built a place of belonging. In the Asia Australia region, SFS operates through Siemens Bank GmbH Singapore Branch, a merchant bank which forms the regional hub and serves the Asia Australia debt markets with Project Finance and Corporate Debt solutions. We have a prominent project and structured finance franchise, boasting considerable experience, with a strong pedigree and highly visible market profile.
What part will you play? SFS Project and Structured Finance Debt-EA (SFS PS EA) is one of the four financial services-oriented Business Units at SFS. The purpose of SFS PS EA is to provide structured debt finance for the European, Middle East, African and Asia-Australian regions, mainly through the Munich headquartered Siemens Bank GmbH and its branches in London and Singapore.
We are looking for an Associate Director, Debt Origination with good knowledge of project & structured finance in the Australian market to join our origination team based in Sydney, Australia.
You will be responsible for identifying, arranging and transacting project finance opportunities, typically as part of a bank lead arranging group, or alternatively acquired on a primary or secondary syndication basis. You will work in an inspiring environment within a highly motivated culture, where an enthused team focuses on the customer and on best practices.
Your key tasks and responsibilities: As a preferred candidate you must have relationships with arranging banks, advisors, private equity developers and/or funds as well as key stakeholders in the borrower community.We require suitable skills in deal structuring, credit and legal expertise related to structured finance, as well as experience in negotiation/ evaluation of loan documentation including term sheets, loan agreements, intercreditor/ subordination agreements, purchase, and sale agreements, etc. as part of a deal team.Our preferred candidate is expected to help develop, grow, and manage a pipeline and backlog of deals to meet or exceed business targets. At the same time, the role requires you to help serve the Siemens Business Companies and their customer's projects with targeted debt solutions in line with the Project and Structured Finance Debt franchise's strategy and in close collaboration with the Head and fellow team members.What requirements do you need to meet? Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a financial background.Min 5 years transactional experience with at least 2-3 years' experience in the Australian market and preferably already be based in Sydney. You should have a good commercial understanding and awareness of the Australian finance industry in context of project and structured finance debt and demonstrate good analytical skills.Knowledge of the Energy & Infrastructure Sectors, and potentially experience in nascent technologies such as Battery Energy Storage, Datacenters and Electromobility - including knowledge of key players, market dynamics and business mechanics - will be an added advantage.Previous experience in involvement, negotiation and execution of project and structured finance transactions as part of a deal team will be required. In this regard, you should be able to demonstrate your participation in successful deals closed in the past 3 years.You should possess good communication skills and be able and willing to work in a multicultural environment.Medium amount of travelling will be required by you.Do you want to know more about us? We, at Siemens Financial Services, provide business-to-business financial solutions. Our unique combination of financial expertise, risk competence and industry know-how enable us to create tailored innovative financial solutions. We have our headquarters in Munich, Germany and almost 2,600 employees worldwide. Follow this link to discover our world: www.siemens.com/finance.
Siemens Financial Services is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion helps us fully realise the potential of our people. At Siemens Financial Services, we offer flexible working arrangements.
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