Director, Syndication - Asia

About the role

An established international investment institution is appointing a Director, Syndication for a regional Asia role based in Singapore. The position joins a lean, newly established team and offers the chance to build debt syndication and distribution capabilities across the region, with a particular focus on mezzanine financing. Developing strong institutional investor relationships and partnering with investment teams to structure transactions, attract capital and create co-investment opportunities are central to the role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead debt syndication, distribution and sell-down execution across Asia, with a focus on South Asia and Southeast Asia
• Build and deepen relationships with institutional investors, asset managers, insurers and development finance partners
• Develop regional investor coverage plans matching opportunities with investor appetite and requirements
• Partner with investment teams early in the deal process to advise on pricing, financing structures, terms and distribution potential
• Develop distribution strategies for senior and mezzanine debt across corporate, financial institution and infrastructure transactions
• Drive strategic investor partnerships and co-investments, coordinating engagement across markets and internal teams
• Establish syndication processes and work with Credit, Legal, Finance and Operations to ensure effective execution

Required profile

• Extensive experience in loan syndication, debt distribution and institutional investor coverage across Asia
• Established regional investor networks and a track record of turning investor interest into executed transactions
• Strong transaction experience in senior and mezzanine financing, especially in South Asia and Southeast Asia
• Commercial and entrepreneurial approach to expanding investor coverage and distribution channels
• Ability to work independently in a lean team and collaborate across markets on complex transactions
• Interest in sustainable investment and supporting economic development in emerging markets

Candidates apply by submitting their resume to the recruiter, quoting "Director, Syndication, Asia"; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.