Title: Vice President

Post on: Oct 27, 2025

Location:

HK

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (三井住友銀行) (incorporated in Japan with limited liability) is one of the major international banks and a leading arranger of specialized financial products worldwide. The Bank's Hong Kong Branch is now seeking high calibre individuals with long-term career objectives to apply for the following position:

Vice President -

Specialised Products Dept, Asia Pacific - Credit and Business Support

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides effective and timely legal advice on legal transaction management requirements to Asia Structured Debt Vertical (ASDV) product groups, including structuring of transactions, negotiation of transaction documents, liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsel and managing transactions to completion.
Assist with, review and negotiate deal-specific legal documentation (NDAs, NRLs, note issuance documentation, mandate letters, term sheets, loan agreements and security documentation, legal opinions etc) on behalf of SMBC to ensure that the Bank’s position is still preserved and internal requirements are adhered to while still managing commercial relationships with RMs.
Instructing and supervising the work of external counsel on ASDV transactional and advisory matters, in coordination with internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Supports other team members as required and co-ordinates with internal stakeholders both within Hong Kong and regionally as appropriate.
Acts as a point of contact for the ASDV originators and other internal stakeholders, to facilitate resolution of issues, escalating more complex and atypical matters to more senior TML members.
Utilises expertise to make independent judgments to deal with a variety of situations, with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate.

Requirements:

Law degree holder with at least 8-10 PQE. Good experience in providing legal advice on matters and transaction management services pertaining to the current set of ASDV products. Able to apply knowledge in area of specialization to produce “value-added” results.
In depth knowledge of a wide range of processes within various banking functions. Able to utilise knowledge and experience to implement effective control processes for the team, and to adapt to changing business needs.
At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in securitisation, capital markets, derivatives or related areas.
Familiarity or exposure to CLOs, CLNs, TRS, CDS, leveraged notes, repacks, synthetic structures, derivatives desirable.

Please apply with detailed resume stating latest and expected salary.

SMBC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diversified and inclusive workplace and removing barriers to provide equal access to employment.

Note on Mandatory Reference Check ("MRC") Scheme:

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Job Function: Specialised Products Dept, Asia Pacific - Credit a