Senior Associate/associate, Dbs Digital Economy Group, Institutional Banking Group

**About DBS' Institutional Banking Group**: DBS' Institutional Banking Group (IBG) provides corporate clients with a full range of commercial and investment banking solutions, including cash management and yield enhancement services, working capital and growth / venture credit solutions, term loans, equity and M&A advisory, and bespoke hedging solutions.
Through its strong commitment to Asia, DBS has cultivated long-standing relationships in the region based on unique service differentiation, bespoke and creative product development, and robust credit standards.
**About Digital Economy Group (DEG)**:
The Digital Economy Group is a specialised sector coverage team within IBG.
Our key mission is to provide strategic support and best-in-class service to late-stage new economy companies across DBS' core markets to spearhead their next phase of growth.
We help our clients leverage a coordinated DBS ecosystem to execute transactions across equity and debt solutions, as well as day-to-day commercial banking services, that go beyond catering directly to their needs but also extends to their network of venture capital partners.
**About the Role**:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate / Senior Associate to join our growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that partners the most innovative late-stage new economy companies across Asia in spearheading their next phase of growth.
You will work closely with senior team members to conduct in-depth analysis, perform due diligence, and structure transactions that meet our clients' needs.
**Core Functions / Responsibilities**:

- Analyse potential equity advisory and debt opportunities in new economy companies, with a focus on their business models, market positioning, and financial performance.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including financial modeling, industry research, and competitive analysis.
- Prepare detailed memoranda and present findings to the credit committee.
- Assist in preparing termsheets, structuring and negotiating transaction terms, and executing transactions (including legal documentation).
- Support clients with their day-to-day banking needs such as account opening, etc., with the help of customer service officers.
- Coordinate and collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay current on new economy industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape.

Background, Skills & Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related fields
- At least 2 years working experience with an investment bank, venture capital funds, new economy start-ups, credit funds / institutions, corporate finance, and/or accounting firm, with exposure to SEA, China, or India (exposure to investing in new economy companies is preferred, but is not a pre-requisite).
- High level of interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, technical and financial modelling skills (including proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint).
- Able to work well in fast-paced environment, and deal with multiple stakeholders.
- Self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and to work independently.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.