Associate, Export & Agency Finance, Global Transaction Banking, Asia Pacific (japanese Speaking)
Santander UK
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
On-site
Japanese eca supported deals
Inbound transactions into asia
Native japanese language skills
Santander UK is seeking an Associate for their Export & Agency Finance team in Hong Kong, focusing on transactions involving Japanese Export Credit Agencies. The role requires native Japanese language proficiency and involves extensive collaboration, deal execution, and relationship management within the Asia Pacific region
Job Summary
This role supports the origination, structuring, and execution of Export & Agency Finance (EAF) transactions with a dual focus on Japanese Export Credit Agencies (JBIC/NEXI) supported deals and inbound transactions into Asia.
The role covers end-to-end deal support under senior guidance and requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to engage with Japanese stakeholders on relationship management with native Japanese.
Frequent business travel (up to 30-40% of time) is required to foster connections in Japan and across APAC.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Santander UK is seeking an Associate for their Export & Agency Finance team in Hong Kong, focusing on transactions involving Japanese Export Credit Agencies. The role requires native Japanese language proficiency and involves extensive collaboration, deal execution, and relationship management within the Asia Pacific region.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Japanese ECA supported deals
inbound transactions into Asia
native Japanese language skills
cross-border transactions
client-facing activities
credit proposals
loan documentation negotiation
Nice-to-have
Project Finance/Asset backed Finance experience
international experience
wider team collaboration
additional Asian languages
Key Requirements
3-5 years of experience in EAF, structured trade finance, or corporate banking
Native fluency in Japanese
Professional fluency in English
Willingness to travel frequently within Asia Pacific