Sector Banker - Technology, Media & Telecommunications (Director)

Job Description

• Own CIMB's TMT sector strategy and framework, defining priority subsectors, target clients, value propositions and origination priorities.
• Partner with country coverage and product teams to originate, structure and execute complex transactions across lending, structured and acquisition finance, trade and supply-chain finance, cash management, treasury, sustainable finance and investment banking.
• Drive cross-department and cross-border collaboration across CIMB's regional network to deepen strategic relationships, increase share of wallet and deliver integrated financing, transaction banking, markets and advisory solutions.
• Build the China and North Asia corridor by covering technology and E&E corporates expanding into ASEAN and connecting them with CIMB's regional capabilities.
• Provide sector expertise to shape underwriting standards, risk appetite and transaction structures, reflecting sector cycles, technology and obsolescence risks, regulatory developments and ESG considerations.
• Develop senior relationships with corporates, business owners, boards, multinational companies, government agencies, industry bodies, private equity sponsors and other ecosystem participants.
• Monitor industry developments and the TMT loan and investment portfolio, providing forward-looking insights and recommendations on origination, risk management and portfolio actions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, engineering, computer science or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in corporate banking, investment banking or TMT sector coverage, with meaningful ASEAN exposure.
• Demonstrated track record in client origination, senior relationship management and execution of complex financing or advisory transactions.
• Strong knowledge of regional TMT dynamics, particularly digital infrastructure and data centres, E&E and semiconductor supply chains, and telecommunications market structure and regulation.
• Sound corporate finance, credit and risk judgement, with the ability to translate sector insights into actionable client solutions and portfolio decisions.
• Experience in project, infrastructure-style or acquisition financing is preferred; exposure to data centres, E&E or telecommunications is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial judgement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across countries, products and functions.

Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.