ECA Finance - Analyst/Associate
Key Responsibilities
Origination & Market Development
- Support pipeline development by preparing client pitch materials, market scans, and opportunity assessments across APAC markets.
- Monitor ECA programs, guidelines, premiums, eligible content rules, and policy changes; summarize implications for client solutions.
- Assist with client calls, RFP responses, and internal deal approvals.
Structuring & Execution
- Build and maintain financial models (base case & downside scenarios) to evaluate structures (buyer credit, supplier credit, untied/strategic facilities, project finance, capex lines).
- Draft and manage term sheets, CP checklists, pricing memos, and internal credit applications.
- Coordinate with ECAs, lenders, insurers, counsel, and advisors on due diligence, eligibility, cover terms, documentation, and closings.
- Prepare cash flow waterfalls, repayment profiles, and covenant frameworks aligned to ECA policy and client needs.
Risk & Credit
- Prepare credit papers-business overview, transaction rationale, risk analysis (counterparty, country, sector, FX/rate, legal), mitigants, and sensitivity analysis.
- Support ratings, PD/LGD assessment, and stress testing for ECA-backed and uncovered tranches.
- Ensure compliance with KYC/AML, sanctions, environmental & social risk (ESG), and anti-bribery/anti-corruption requirements.
Portfolio & Reporting
- Track portfolio performance; manage waivers, amendments, and reviews.
- Maintain deal files, pipeline trackers, management reporting, and regulatory data requirements.
- Contribute to post-closing monitoring: disbursement schedules, content compliance, documentary audits, and insurance premium management.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with ECAs, banks, brokers, and internal partners (legal, tax, treasury, syndications, coverage).
- Support syndication strategies, lender education packs, and investor outreach.
- Coordinate cross-border internal approvals and ensure alignment with global product standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
- 1-5 years of experience in structured finance, project finance, corporate finance, trade finance, or ECA financing.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; attention to detail and project management capability.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.