Job Title: Director of Corporate Finance & Capital Strategy (Targeting ex-IBD Professionals)
Location: Singapore
Department: Investment & Financing Centre
Reports To: Senior Director, Investment & Financing Centre (Beijing Headquarter)
Position Summary
Our client is embarking on a transformative journey to significantly expand its overseas operations and is ultimately aiming to become a publicly listed entity. To successfully navigate this transition, we require a seasoned financing strategist to help establish a robust and transparent capital framework from the ground up. We are specifically targeting outstanding professionals from Investment Banking IBD divisions (with Real Estate, TMT, or Infrastructure coverage preferred) to fill this foundational and mission-critical role.
As our Director of Corporate Finance & Capital Strategy, you will be a key architect of our financial structure. Your initial and paramount task is to conduct a thorough analysis and strategic reorganization of our existing financing arrangements and equity structure. The goal is to eliminate complexities, enhance transparency, and create a solid foundation that facilitates future fundraising and paves the way for a potential IPO. Subsequently, you will leverage this optimized structure to strategically engage with the global capital markets.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Capital & Equity Structuring (Priority #1):
- Perform a diagnostic review of the company's current debt obligations, shareholder agreements, and capitalization table.
- Identify and propose solutions for structural impediments to future growth and public market scrutiny
- In collaboration with executive leadership and external counsel, design a revised capital structure aimed at maximizing enterprise value and streamlining our path to a future liquidity event.
Financing & Investor Engagement:
- Lead the structuring and execution of strategic financing initiatives to support our overseas expansion, such as pre-IPO rounds or growth capital. Focus on designing efficient structures and negotiating favorable terms.
- Build and cultivate relationships with a targeted list of investors, including international banks, private equity firms, and strategic partners, to form a strong foundation for our future capital-raising efforts.
- Create clear and compelling pitch materials and financial models to articulate our growth story and secure necessary funding.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner closely with Legal, Tax, Finance, and regional business teams across different geographies to align on strategic objectives and ensure seamless execution of cross-border transactions.
- Translate complex financial and regulatory concepts into actionable plans and guidance for various stakeholders.
IPO Planning & Preparation:
- Develop a comprehensive roadmap and preparatory plan for a potential future IPO. This involves assessing timing, market conditions, and key requirements, laying the groundwork for when the company is ready to initiate a formal process.
- Take ownership of preparatory steps, such as improving financial reporting capabilities, organizing corporate records, and coordinating initial consultations with potential advisors (e.g., legal, audit).
- Prepare essential materials, including a detailed financial analysis for internal planning and preliminary drafts of documents like an Information Memorandum to support future discussions with investors and banks.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of 5-8 years in a leading Investment Bank's IBD division, with direct experience in the Real Estate, Technology/Media/Telecom (TMT), Data Centers, or Infrastructure sectors. Exposure to IPO processes or principal investing is a valuable asset.
- Deal & Structuring Expertise: Strong command of financial modeling, valuation, and structuring equity and debt instruments. Must have a proven track record of managing live transactions from inception to closing.
- Problem-Solving & Initiative: Exceptional ability to analyze complex situations, identify core issues, and devise pragmatic solutions. This is crucial for establishing order and clarity in a growing organization. Self-starter who can operate with a high degree of autonomy.
- Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must be able to articulate a clear vision and comfortable presenting complex ideas to senior executives.
- Languages: Full professional proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese is mandatory for effective communication with our global headquarters and key stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. An MBA, CFA, or CAIA charter is a strong plus.
