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Reference
2025-106776
Update date
16/12/2025
The Head of FSG APAC oversees commercial development and management of Private Capital fund financing for asset managers present in the APAC region from Singapore.
Main Responsibilities
1. Management & Commercial Strategy
- Define and drive commercial strategy with a selective and cross-functional approach, aligned with FSG objectives
- Collaborate closely with managers from other geographic regions to ensure global budget achievement
- Strengthen strategic partnerships with key asset managers by developing:
- The franchise on EBFs (Equity Bridge Facilities)
- Relationship mandates (Fronting Bank, Facility Agent, ESG Agent, Coordinator)
- Complex financing solutions (NAV & Hybrid Facilities, Equity Bridge Loans, Manco Financings, Bridge to Bridge, SMA...) in synergy with Structuring, Research & Analysis teams
- Actively participate in annual budget preparation, ensure rigorous monitoring and cost control
2. Origination & Execution
- Identify and develop commercial opportunities in the APAC region through detailed analysis of client needs, in close collaboration with Coverage and FSG teams worldwide
- Structure and negotiate commercial and legal terms (term sheets, documentation...), leveraging on Paris structuring team expertise for complex transactions
- Lead the credit approval process ensuring quality and robustness of files presented to committees, jointly with the Paris structuring team on highly technical transactions
- Coach and develop junior team members in execution
- In Asia orchestrate (in Australia, oversee) end-to-end transaction execution in coordination with Risk, Legal, AMO and Back-Office to ensure deadline compliance and conformity
3. Portfolio Monitoring & Development
- Develop business to maximize NBI while optimizing profitability and capital allocation
- Ensure dynamic facility management: guarantee issuance, amendment negotiation, banking syndicate coordination and co-lender coordination
- Lead renewals and annual reviews by anticipating client needs and proposing solutions adapted to their evolving requirements
- In close co-ordination with Coverage, identify and realize cross-selling opportunities in synergy with GFD and all CACIB business lines
Management and Reporting
The Head of FSG APAC reports to:
- Line manager: Head of CLF APAC
- Functional manager: Global Head of FSG
Control and Risks
- As Origination Manager, oversees the credit process for implemented financing, which involves regular discussions with Risk (RPC FSP), CLF Management and participation in credit committees (CLFCom, CRC)
- Also ensures proper risk management on credit aspects (compliance with CSP intervention criteria), as well as operational and legal aspects
Communication
Key Internal Contacts
- CLF APAC Management, FSG Management, Coverage, RPC, MO, BO (Credit/Guarantee), LGL - daily
- Compliance/Financial Security, ESG team, DAR team - monthly
Key External Contacts
- Existing clients and prospects
- Lawyers, consulting firms, rating agencies
Mobility
Regular international travel required
IT Tools
- Internal: Office Suite, Clientlive, Kiwis, Korus, Diamond, Cortex and CLF Pipeline Dashboard
- External: Debtdomain
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in structured finance / investment banking with extensive experience in corporate origination.