The posting
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financing Analyst to support the company's financing activities, funding arrangements and banking relationships in Singapore and overseas markets.
The successful candidate will assist in evaluating financing opportunities, conducting financial analysis, preparing financing proposals and coordinating with banks, financial institutions and potential funding partners.
The role will also support cross-border financing activities, monitor funding costs and assist management in identifying suitable financing solutions to meet the company's business expansion and funding requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financing Research & Analysis
- Research and evaluate financing opportunities from local and international banks, financial institutions and potential funding partners.
- Analyse different financing products, including corporate loans, working capital facilities, trade financing, project financing and other funding arrangements.
- Compare financing terms, interest rates, overall borrowing costs and repayment structures across different financial institutions.
- Monitor Singapore and international financial markets, including SGD and USD interest rate movements and foreign exchange trends.
- Conduct financial feasibility assessments and support the evaluation of potential financing structures.
2. Financial Modelling & Reporting
- Prepare financial models, cash flow forecasts, funding projections and financing cost analysis.
- Analyse financial statements, liquidity positions, working capital requirements and debt obligations.
- Assist in preparing financing proposals, business cases, credit applications and management reports.
- Evaluate the company's borrowing capacity and repayment ability based on available financial information.
- Prepare regular reports on financing progress, funding requirements and banking facilities.
3. Banking & Financial Institution Coordination
- Coordinate with local and international banks, including DBS, OCBC, UOB and other financial institutions.
- Assist in identifying potential financing partners and maintaining banking relationships.
- Prepare and organise supporting documents for financing applications and bank due diligence.
- Follow up with banking relationship managers on credit assessments, financing approvals and fund disbursement.
- Assist in monitoring existing credit facilities, repayment schedules and financing agreements.
4. Cross-Border Financing Support
- Research financing opportunities across Singapore and Southeast Asian markets.
- Support cross-border funding arrangements and foreign currency financing activities.
- Coordinate with internal finance teams, external advisers and financial institutions on cross-border financing documentation.
- Assist in reviewing relevant regulatory and compliance requirements relating to financing transactions and international fund transfers.
- Monitor foreign exchange exposure and identify potential financing risks.
5. Financing Documentation & Internal Coordination
- Maintain proper records of financing applications, loan agreements, banking correspondence and related documentation.
- Assist in reviewing financing terms, loan conditions and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with finance, legal and management teams to ensure timely preparation of financing materials.
- Track financing applications, approval status, outstanding requirements and transaction timelines.
- Provide analytical support and recommendations to management on financing opportunities and funding strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, banking, financial analysis, investment or financing-related roles.
- Good understanding of Singapore's banking and corporate financing environment.
- Familiarity with corporate loans, working capital financing, trade financing and other corporate funding products.
- Strong financial analysis skills, including financial statement analysis, cash flow forecasting and financial modelling.
- Ability to analyse financing costs, interest rates, repayment terms and financial risks.
- Good understanding of banking documentation, credit assessment and financing application processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare financial models and management reports.
- Strong communication, research and coordination skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English for business communication and financial documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Singapore banks such as DBS, OCBC or UOB.
- Exposure to cross-border financing or overseas funding arrangements.
- Experience supporting corporate financing applications and bank credit assessments.
- Familiarity with SGD and USD financing arrangements.
- CFA, ACCA, CPA or other relevant finance-related qualifications would be an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Financial Analysis & Modelling
- Corporate Financing Research
- Banking & Credit Facilities
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Financing Cost Analysis
- Cross-Border Financing
- Financial Documentation
- Risk Assessment & Reporting



