VP / Manager, Corporate Finance( Trade Finance Fintech)

Our client is a fast-growing fintech platform at the forefront of digital lending and alternative financing solutions across Asia. Backed by sophisticated data analytics and technology-driven risk management, the business works with leading financial institutions and investors to provide innovative funding solutions to high-growth enterprises. As the company enters its next stage of expansion, including upcoming fundraising initiatives and long-term capital markets plans, they are seeking a Corporate Finance Manager / VP to join their leadership team.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to senior management, this is a highly visible role offering exposure to debt capital markets, fundraising, strategic planning, and investor engagement. You will play a key role in shaping the company's capital strategy while working closely with institutional investors, banks, private credit funds, and external advisors.

This position would suit candidates with a background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, private credit, corporate finance, or fintech who are looking to take on a commercially focused and entrepreneurial role.

Key Responsibilities

Debt Structuring

1. Lead discussions with banks, institutional lenders, private credit funds, and financing partners.
2. Structure and execute debt financing facilities and funding programmes to support business growth.
3. Manage lender relationships, facility utilisation, covenant reporting, and ongoing stakeholder communications.
4. Support negotiations on financing terms, documentation, and commercial arrangements.

Investor Readiness

1. Play a key role in upcoming fundraising initiatives and future capital markets activities.
2. Coordinate due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Prepare investor presentations, financial materials, information memorandums, and virtual data rooms.
4. Work closely with advisors, investors, and management throughout fundraising exercises.

Financial Modelling & Strategic Planning

1. Develop and maintain detailed financial models, forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses.
2. Perform business valuations and support investment and strategic decision-making.
3. Analyse profitability, capital efficiency, and growth opportunities.
4. Provide insight to senior leadership on key business and funding strategies.

Transaction Execution & Stakeholder Management

1. Review and negotiate commercial agreements, term sheets, financing documentation, and NDAs.
2. Liaise with external legal counsel, financial institutions, consultants, and advisors.
3. Ensure smooth execution of strategic transactions and financing projects.

Investor Relations

1. Support communications with existing and prospective investors.
2. Prepare regular investor updates and respond to information requests.
3. Contribute to the development of best-in-class governance and reporting processes.

Requirements

1. 3-8 years of relevant experience gained from: Investment Banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance, DCM, FIG), Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, Corporate Finance, Fintech or Financial Services
2. Strong financial modelling, forecasting, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
3. Experience working on fundraising, financing transactions, M&A, or strategic projects.
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and investors.
5. Strong commercial acumen and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
6. Highly proactive, hands-on, and capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
7. Fluent English is required. Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be highly advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

1. Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership.
2. Opportunity to lead high-profile fundraising and financing projects.
3. Significant interaction with banks, investors, and institutional stakeholders.
4. Fast-growing business with strong regional expansion plans.
5. Excellent career progression potential as the organisation scales.

If you are interested in this role or any other related opportunities, please send your profile to [email protected].