Capital Markets Manager, APAC

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Description

Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented, initiative-driven, and analytical Capital Markets Manager to assist in all aspects of debt capital raising within the Capital Markets team. You will execute project financing loans & Holdco financing debt capital raising initiatives and interact with key internal and external stakeholders. You will report directly to and work closely with our Senior Director, Head of APAC Capital Markets, and have high visibility with our APAC CFO. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous self-starter who has strong project management skills with a keen sense of initiative and ownership.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead preparation of project information materials for banks / lenders through close interaction with internal teams such as finance, new site development, construction & operations

• Mentor and supervise analysts in the team to improve performance and delivery, always in keeping with Vantage values

• Ability to lead and manage debt transaction execution processes including preparing due diligence and valuation reports, addressing bank queries, managing a virtual data room, working with internal and external counsels to negotiate financing documentation in order to drive a successful deal closing

• Create, maintain & update flexible, accurate & user-friendly financial models

• Assist in negotiation of term-sheets and prepare recommendation of debt financing solution

• Respond to lender and rating agency due diligence requests

• Manage information flow with banks, lawyers and internal constituencies

• Perform covenant compliance analysis

• Prepare cost-benefit analysis of various interest rate hedging mechanisms (swap, cap) & provide recommendation

• Assist in executing interest rate hedging transactions

• Drive post-closing loan management together with Treasury operations (KYC, covenant management, Treasury interface, ongoing credit reviews/queries, lender approval requests)

• Work closely with the Head of APAC Capital Markets and the CFO to prepare internal reporting materials (business case assumptions, MBR updates, investor updates, budget requests, board decks, other internal queries)

• Other tasks as assigned for general support of the capital markets function

Job Requirements

• Strong analytical mind, problem solving skills, quantitative / qualitative skillset, and modelling skills, required

• Self-starter, ability to operate independently in fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at once

• Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner

• Between 5-8 years of banking experience with debt-focused functions (Leveraged Finance, Project Finance, Real Estate Finance) experience preferred, or other relevant experience focused on loan / debt capital markets

• Effective communication skills, preferred

• Experience in Data Center, Real Estate, and Communications infrastructure sectors will be a positive

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.