Associate Structurer recruitment

We'are now seeking a assosciate structurer for a well - known corporate client based in Shanghai.

Essential Position Requirements

• Understanding of the financial markets and knowledge on corporate finance

• Good English written and oral communication skills

• Basic understanding of trade finance money market and FX markets

• Innovative thinking, logical thought process and entrepenurial mentality

Experience

• 2 years + of banking / investment banking / PE preferred.

• Some experience in Trade Finance (including L/C Documentation, presentation and trade documentation).

• Has exposure to local SAFE regulations and banking practices.

• University degree

• MBA or Finance degree preferred

Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• understanding of the financial markets and fair knowledge on corporate finance

• Basic understanding of trade finance and FX markets

• Innovative thinking, logical thought process, entrepenurial mentality and detail oriented work style

• Good communication skills, able to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

• Demonstrated team player and is able to work under minimal supervision.

• Able to manage different priorities and work well under time pressure.

• Some accounting knowledge and financial analysis experience would be an advantage.

• Self initiative to follow on tasks.

Internal / External Contacts

• Traders – to originate and explore new opportunities

• TSF admin team locall and in other TSF offices – discuss processe in execution

• Counterparties - resolve problems, settlement of trades etc.

• Corporate Tax/ Legal – to coordinate review of risks and respective mitigations

• Other Business Units - obtain information, resolve trade flow and settlement issues.

Challenges

• Effective communication and initiative to move issues forward are critical. Success of the incumbent will depend on his ability to be creative, and to demonstrate initiative in identifying problems and providing solutions.

• Managing multiple priorities, understanding risks involved and the ability to resolve and report to higher management, wherever necessary and critical.

• Transactions can be complicated. The business is growing, with new structures/trades being introduced at a fast pace. Many tasks are non routine. 

• TSF business is technical and challenging, requires someone who is willing to make a serious commitment to the job, understand the business, and be flexible enough to work effectively in a constantly changing environment.