A tier-1 global corporate and investment bank is seeking a Transaction Manager to lead the execution of structured finance deals across JOLCO, ECA-backed loans, and project finance. This is a front-office, deal-focused role based in Tokyo, with full lifecycle responsibility from structuring through documentation and closing. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to drive cross-border transactions to completion while ensuring risk, legal, and compliance requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute structured finance transactions including JOLCO, ECA-backed, and project finance deals
- Coordinate with origination, legal, risk, and syndication teams to structure and close transactions
- Prepare internal credit memos, perform financial analysis, and lead risk assessments
- Manage and negotiate term sheets, facility agreements, waivers, and other legal documentation
- Liaise with clients, law firms, ECAs, leasing companies, and banks involved in the transactions
- Support portfolio management including amendments, monitoring, and reporting
- Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies throughout the transaction lifecycle
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 7-10 years in structured finance or transaction management
- Deep familiarity with ECA finance, JOLCO, project finance, or export finance products
- Strong documentation and negotiation experience (facility agreements, waivers, term sheets)
- Proficiency in credit analysis, transaction modelling, and risk processes
Soft Skills:
- Excellent stakeholder coordination across front-office and control functions
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex, cross-border transactions
Language Requirements
- English: Fluent
- Japanese: Native
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in megabanks, global banks, or leasing companies
- Exposure to ECA and aviation-related financing structures is a plus
About the Company
Our client is a leading global investment bank known for its structured lending capabilities and growing footprint in aviation, ECA, and project finance in Japan. The Tokyo platform is lean and high-impact, offering strong deal visibility, hands-on execution, and close collaboration with global teams. The firm is expanding strategically with a focus on high-value, cross-border transactions.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Hands-on execution role with full deal ownership
- Exposure to complex cross-border financings and global stakeholders
- Collaborate with elite teams across legal, risk, and product groups
- Work in a flat, entrepreneurial platform with strong support
- Competitive compensation, international career path, and structured growth
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