This role leads corporate finance activities encompassing debt sourcing, capital markets transactions, and financial strategy to drive growth in Keppel's real estate, infrastructure, and connectivity segments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for leading and execution of corporate finance activities across real estate, infrastructure and connectivity business segments in Keppel, including debt sourcing, financial and tax structuring, capital markets transactions, M&A, financial strategy, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires strong leadership and strategic thinking, with strong negotiation, influencing, and marketing skills to drive financial excellence and support business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute financial strategies to support corporate growth, capital structure optimization, and shareholder value enhancement.
- Lead debt sourcing and capital raising initiatives, including bilateral/syndicated loans, debt capital markets, and equity fundraising, managing relationships with financial institutions.
- Work with consultants on financial and tax structuring for investment deals to effectively address the underlying risk exposures, including due diligence review and documentation.
- Develop and implement funding and hedging strategies to optimize capital structure and manage financial risks.
- Work with team in engagement with investors, analysts, banks, and rating agencies on communication on financial strategy and performance. Strong capability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners to align with strategic financial decisions.
- Lead complex negotiations with financial institutions, investors, and counterparties to secure favorable outcomes.
- Effectively position and communicate the company’s financial narrative to external stakeholders, including investors and financial institutions.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, or related field;
- Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial strategy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of capital markets, financial instruments, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale financial transactions
- Experience in infrastructure and real estate financing as well capital market transactions is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead complex financial negotiations with banks, investors, and counterparties to secure optimal outcomes.
- Proven capability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Strong marketing skills in presenting and positioning the company’s financial strategy and performance to external stakeholders, including investors and analysts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Keppel Singapore Office
1 HarbourFront Avenue, Level 2, Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore, 098632
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