Senior Executive / Executive (Ship Finance)

Role Summary

A dynamic opportunity in treasury management focusing on ship finance in MOL Treasury Management, supporting critical financial operations for the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines group.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist senior team members in the entire end-to-end process for project and corporate financing of vessels, including compiling & summarizing Request for Financing (RfP) proposals received from financial institutions; collating and preparing due diligence information requested by potential lender(s); and collating conditions precedent & conditions subsequent items for loan drawdowns.
2. Prepare presentations to support internal decision making, and papers for senior management and Board approvals.
3. Assist in the execution of hedging strategies to mitigate interest rate and foreign exchange risks.
4. Support affiliate companies in covenant tracking and monitoring of various secured credit facilities.
5. Stay current on ship financing related activities and shipping industry trends.
6. Ad hoc support for other treasury related activities (including participating in M&A due diligence process and evaluation of investment opportunities) and rotation of tasks as required from time to time.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

1. Diploma or Degree in Finance / Accounting / Business / Economics / Maritime Business / Real Estate Business / International Trade or equivalent.
2. 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in any one of the following areas: (1) ship finance or other asset-backed financing; (2) corporate banking, loan portfolio management, loan agency, or loan documentation-related function in a bank; (3) audit & assurance, corporate finance or tax advisory experience in an audit firm; (4) treasury/corporate finance function in a shipping/aviation/real estate/logistics/energy commodities company, or Japanese companies; or (5) M&A experience in the area of financial due diligence.
3. Career switchers and career returners with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite especially Excel.
5. Familiarity with the use of Bloomberg Terminal is an added advantage.

Desired Attributes

1. Team player: Collaborates well with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to achieve financing objectives and improve internal processes.
2. Attention to detail : Meticulous and performs reliably even in time-sensitive situations.
3. Thrive in Fast-Paced Work Environment: Adept at juggling multiple competing priorities across different financing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate completion within tight deadlines.
4. Inquisitive Self-starter: Growth mindset with an eagerness to learn more about ship finance.