Associate, Global Debt Services at Sodali & Co · Manila

Sodali & Co is a recognized global capital markets stakeholder advisory firm, serving over 2,000 clients in more than 65 countries. The Firm advises a diverse and global client base including many of the world’s largest companies. Formed by the mergers of several market-leading capital markets stakeholder engagement consultancies, Sodali is the largest global shareholder services firm in the world. The Firm operates out of three global headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney and is supported by 12 regional offices in major financial capitals around the world.

Sodali provides a full suite of shareholder, sustainability, and strategic communications advisory services that, together, enable the Firm to deliver clients differentiated insights, integrated expertise, and bespoke advice to address complex interconnected issues, identify and capitalize on strategic opportunities, and drive successful business outcomes.

Sodali’s services include:

• Shareholder Advisory services include M&A Advisory, Activism Preparation and Defense, Board Governance Services, Corporate Governance Advisory, Proxy Solicitation, Capital Markets Intelligence, Global Debt and Bondholder Services, and Stakeholder Research.
• Sustainability services include ESG Assessment, Strategy & Implementation, and Communications Advisory.
• Strategic Communications services include Corporate Communications, Financial and Transaction Communications, Investor Relations, Public Affairs and Campaigns, Crisis and Special Situations, and Research.

The Opportunity

The candidate will join the established and market-leading Global Debt Services (GDS) team, based in Manila. The Manila team is an integral part of the GDS team and global platform.

Working with investment banks, law firms and restructuring advisors, the Sodali & Co. GDS team helps to execute liability management (LM) trades, complex debt restructuring transactions and bondholder identification assignments. Sodali & Co. has established a global team of experts in this field and has built a market leading position and enviable track-record in the APAC region. We work for international corporations, FIG and sovereign debt issuers in APAC and across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in managing LM and debt restructuring transactions, from mandate to settlement
• Act as a Chinese-speaking point of contact and provide support for clients, advisors, creditors, private banks and custodians Review and provide feedback and comments on deal transaction documents
• Prepare and update complex transaction reports and calculations in MS Excel for a range of different transactions (tender offers, exchange offers, consent solicitations)
• Respond to investor and intermediaries’ queries (access to offer documents/websites, participation deadlines, options etc.), via e-mail and telephone
• Monitor and operate different online systems for transaction updates
• Support teammates to execute bondholder identification projects and agency roles on LM and debt restructuring transactions, working with bond issuers, investment bankers, lawyers and clearing systems
• Exhibit an ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate an excellent team-work approach, including coordinating closely on projects with our teams in EMEA, the Americas and APAC
• Effectively use knowledge of AI and technology to add value to improve internal processes and client services
• Take responsibility for handling aspects of multiple projects simultaneously, often under pressure, to ensure that projects are delivered accurately on time and as agreed
• Maintain a collaborative approach and high levels of attention to detail at all times
• Be willing to be flexible to work outside core hours, as required

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Mandarin, both written and verbal, is essential,. Cantonese language skills are a plus.
• Experience in working within Financial Markets and specifically debt capital markets would be advantageous.
• Understanding and knowledge of fixed income voluntary corporate actions, liability management and processes of clearing systems
• Strong and demonstrable knowledge of MS Excel, Word and AI platforms (principally Claude).
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail.
• Strong business communication skills (both written and oral) in English are essential.
• Comfortable communicating with investors and custodians/intermediaries over the phone and by e-mail.
• Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment, deal with multiple projects at once, and deliver to deadlines under pressure.
• Self-starter with an active interest in finance and the markets.
• Keen, hands-on approach, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to learn and innovate
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools effectively would be advantageous.

Hybrid office attendance - applicants must be able to come into the office 3 days a week.

Sodali & Co is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support candidates with disabilities or access needs throughout the recruitment process.