Sustainable Capital Markets - AVP

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA ? We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Vice President / Associate to join our Sustainable Capital Markets (SCM) team!

SCM is at the forefront of SMBC’s origination, structuring and execution activities for its sustainable finance product suite, across bonds and loans. We work closely with Debt Capital Markets and Loan Capital Markets across the full breadth of SMBC EMEA’s client portfolio. We leverage an extensive distribution capability and one of the largest banking balance sheets globally to be a recognised leader in the sustainable finance market with top tier league table positions.

• Preparing and delivering sustainable finance structuring recommendations and market updates to our clients and colleagues across EMEA
• Executing SMBC-led transactions across the capital markets, including full involvement in deal preparation, documentation, marketing and syndication
• Cultivating relationships with clients, investors, consultants and industry bodies to enhance the desk’s market insights

• Strong sustainable finance knowledge with demonstrable experience in either or both of the bond and loan markets (investment grade and / or high yield)
• A goal orientated, constructive approach and winner’s mentality, with the ability to multi-task across transactions and make client centric decisions

The AVP in SCM is the driving force behind the desk’s deal orientated capabilities. You will be fully involved, from day 1, in pitching, marketing and the execution services we provide to external clients as well as the reporting and education (market intelligence) we deliver to our colleagues. Our AVPs work directly with Directors in the team and provide insight to senior management.

They approach their work with hunger and desire to ensure the department remains a powerful marketing and relationship enhancing asset within SMBC’s product offering.

Along with SCM leaders, you will work closely with product partners across Debt Capital Markets, Loan Capital Markets, sales, our client coverage teams and offices across EMEA, specialised sector teams covering transportation, energy and real estate amongst others and internal sustainability partners.

• Influence key financing decisions made by clients, investors and our own bank
• Develop a wide range of technical and soft skills that will equip you to lead deals when appropriate
• Shape the future direction of the sustainable finance market

• A background working directly in, or in close proximity to, the asset management, investment banking or global corporate banking industries
• 3 – 5 years of capital markets experience across the bond and / or loan markets in a front office / client facing role
• Experience across the full range of origination and execution activities is desirable, including researching market trends, pitching (marketing materials and market updates), deal marketing and executing; knowledge of bond portfolio management / asset allocation strategies, fund categorisation, investor exclusionary policies and / or legal documentation experience are also desirable
• Previous exposure to Sustainable Finance concepts and products, either formally or informally, including the full breadth of GSSS bond and / or loan products, major international environmental…