Funding and Debt Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Funding & Hedging Management

• Lead and arrange multi-currency fund-raising activities (short-term & long-term basis) with both local and international banking partners that match the right financing with financial requirements and comply with the Group sustainability policies

• Oversee derivatives transactions/portfolio and execute the hedging strategies/mitigation

• Develop a tactical approach that enhance the Group's currency & interest rate trading capabilities

• Prepare & settle inter-company loans and seek optimum funding choices and cost of capital for the Group companies locally and internationally

• Review terms and conditions in financial agreement and identify areas for improvement to maximize benefits and mitigate the risk to the Group

• Coordinate with financial institutions and internal parties for corporate document, company profile, credit process, loan document, loan utilization request, receipt & any related document

• Cultivate relationship with new & existing banks in a good faith

• Ensure accurate and timely planning, execute multiple activities in relation to banking and treasury activities simultaneously

• Collaborate with cross-functional units to provide financial insights and support for strategic decision-making together

• Ensure compliance with risk management protocols and stay informed on financial market trends and new financing structure

• Roll out and present accurate reporting system in relation to treasury activities to senior management and other stakeholders for strategic decision-making

Debt Capital Management

• Coordinate with external parties such as underwriters, legal advisor, registrar, bond representatives, credit rating agency, internal departments and other counterparties to complete bond issuance process

• Provide related documents for underwriters, legal advisor, registrar, bond representative, TRIS Rating, Thai BMA, sustainability consultant, second party opinion (SPO) etc as required from time to time

• Ensure the credit rating & monitoring process

• Prepare filing for bond issuance and also monitor bond outstanding & coupon payment

• Prepare report/document to ensure compliance to both internal & external parties and deliver to counterparties, submit compliance report, calculate financial ratio to SEC, upload latest financial covenant to ThaiBMA system etc.

• Perform other duties as assigned by superiors i.e. centralization of treasury management

Liquidity Management

• Closely oversee daily cash flow transactions/spending status and conduct complex analysis to execute the best liquidity management

• Work closely with business units to streamline how they manage/forecast daily/monthly cash flow/budget for centralizing liquidity with best practice to gain clearer visibility, so the Group can maximize the funds more efficiently for working capital & debt requirements and avoid unnecessary financing cost

• Prepare cash requirement plan and ensure effective funding management

• Manage cash balance to ensure adequate liquidity for operational requirements while optimizing the investment yields on cash surplus

• Contribute to the development and execution of cash management strategies and improve operational efficiency at the Business Units level

• Pioneer the adoption of advanced analytical tools, solution processes and policies for cash forecasting, based on current business condition & past performance

• Keep abreast of the latest financial trends, financial technologies, regulations and best practices

• Maintain & develop banking relationship to ensure effective cash management practices are in place

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineer or a related field

• Minium 3-5 years of experience, preferably in banking & finance & corporate treasury (funding, capital allocation, liquidity)

• Confidence and proven experience in managing short-term and long-term financing, derivatives, cash management, bond

• Strong understanding of financial instruments

• Excellent project management and leadership skills (able to work well under pressure and deadline)

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities in a smooth/diplomatic manner

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees and handle multiple priorities in a timely manner

• Strong team player (with minimal supervision), trustworthy & proactive

• Result-driven mindset, keen to take up new challenge

• Self-starter with good initiative and high motivation

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills