VP- Structured Finance(SEA Real Estate project focused)

• A reputable Hong Kong based Alternative Investment platform
• Extensive Industry experience with access to exclusive opportunities

About Our Client

A leading alternative investment specialist focused on delivering tailored solutions across private equity, venture capital, real estate, private debt, and hedge fund strategies. Leveraging deep private market expertise, an experienced leadership team, and strong strategic partnerships, the firm provides investors with access to differentiated opportunities, portfolio diversification, and long-term value creation, while combining institutional-quality investment management with a client-centric approach.

Job Description

Deal Origination & Execution

• Lead the evaluation, structuring and execution of real estate financing opportunities across Southeast Asia.
• Assess acquisition financing, refinancing, recapitalization, development financing and special situation transactions.
• Develop investment recommendations and underwriting papers for internal approval processes.
• Manage transaction execution from initial screening through closing.

Structured Finance & Capital Solutions

• Structure senior, mezzanine, preferred equity and hybrid financing solutions tailored to project requirements.
• Analyze existing debt structures and identify refinancing opportunities to optimize capital costs and enhance returns.
• Work closely with sponsors, borrowers and lending institutions to negotiate financing terms and documentation.
• Evaluate covenant structures, security packages and key credit protections.

Financial Modelling & Credit Analysis

• Build and review detailed cash flow, valuation and debt-service models.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses on project feasibility, refinancing capacity, debt sustainability and downside scenarios.
• Assess borrower creditworthiness, asset quality, sponsorship strength and market fundamentals.
• Perform sensitivity analyses covering interest rate movements, refinancing risk and market volatility.

Market & Portfolio Monitoring

• Monitor Southeast Asia real estate markets, capital markets and lending environments.
• Track portfolio performance, covenant compliance and refinancing timelines.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with legal advisors, lenders, consultants, valuers and external partners throughout transaction execution.
• Prepare investment committee materials, transaction memoranda and management presentations.
• Support relationship management with sponsors, financial institutions and strategic partners across the region.

The Successful Applicant

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, Business or related disciplines.
• CFA, CAIA, CPA or other relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.

Experience

• 8-10+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Real estate structured finance
  • Corporate finance or debt advisory
  • Investment banking
  • Real estate private equity
  • Alternative credit/private debt
  • Real estate investment or development platforms
  • Big 4 Deal Advisory, Transaction Services or Infrastructure/Real Estate Advisory
• Strong preference for candidates possessing a combination of:
  • Consulting/advisory experience (Big 4, transaction advisory, restructuring, debt advisory); and
  • In-house investment, real estate, credit or asset management experience.
• Demonstrated experience executing loan refinancing, debt restructuring, recapitalization or complex financing transactions.
• Prior exposure to Southeast Asian real estate markets is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
• Strong understanding of real estate debt products and capital structures.
• Experience analysing financing documents, loan agreements and security structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Capital IQ or equivalent financial databases preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commercial judgement and credit underwriting skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English is required.
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese is highly preferred.
• Additional Southeast Asian language capabilities would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

A unique opportunity for a structured finance professional with both advisory/consulting and in-house experience to lead real estate financing and refinancing transactions across Southeast Asia, working directly with senior investment decision-makers and shaping capital solutions for complex real estate investments.