Yihan CAI
Sydney,Australia
Summary
A finance professional with over 10 years of international experience across Asia and Australia, I bring a deep understanding of global banking and capital markets. My expertise spans debt capital markets, financial institutions, and corporate banking, with a proven track record of delivering tailored solutions for diverse clients. I’m driven by the belief that finance extends beyond transactions—it’s about fostering global connections and creating positive change in the world. I’m always eager to leverage my expertise to bridge opportunities across markets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Financial Institutions
Bank of China
Sydney
11.2023 - Current
- Leverage the Bank's global network to identify new business opportunities, delivering a comprehensive range of banking services and products to financial institutions in Australia
- This includes working with local and international banks, superannuation funds, asset managers, and sovereign entities
- Collaborate with product partners to offer clients a diverse portfolio of services, including lending, cash management, RMB/AUD clearing, risk participation, financial market products (foreign exchange, interest rate derivatives, fixed income sales/trading), custodian services, and debt capital market solutions
- Key clients under coverage include Westpac, NAB, ASX, AustralianSuper, and Colonial First State
Vice President, Debt Capital Market
GF Securities
Hong Kong
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Spearheaded DCM deal origination and execution
- Managed client relations, offering market insights, price indications, international rating advisory, and due diligence
- Major clients included financial institutions and local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) in China and Hong Kong
- Achievements:
- Orchestrated GF Securities' international rating advisory, involving cross-departmental coordination and the development of a three-year forecast model
- Successfully secured debut international ratings from S&P (BBB) and Fitch (BBB)
- Led the Nanyang Commercial Bank's USD 300 million Reg S AT1 Capital Securities issuance
Vice President, Debt Capital Market
Guosen Securities
Hong Kong
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Served as the Responsible Officer for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) and Type 6 regulated (Advising on Corporate Finance) activities under HK Securities and Futures Ordinance
- Debt Capital Market - Vice President
- Orchestrated DCM deal origination and execution
- Major clients included state-owned enterprises and LGFVs in China
- Achievements:
- Recognized with the Outstanding Staff Award for 2021
- Led the issuance of the first-ever offshore bond for a China local government: Government of Shenzhen Municipality CNH 5 billion Reg S Green Bond (October 2021)
Debt Capital Market (High Yield) - Associate Director / Associate
Standard Chartered Bank
Hong Kong
08.2013 - 11.2020
- Played a pivotal role in DCM deal origination and execution, which included liability management and stress asset advisory projects
- Major clients included non-investment grade bond issuers based in Hong Kong and China, spanning real estate developers like Country Garden and industrial names such as Shandong Yuhuang
Corporate & Institutional Banking - Relationshi
Standard Chartered Bank
Bejing
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Provided corporate banking products and services to various corporate clients, including State Grid, Legend, SOHO, and more
- Conducted credit risk analysis, managed bank facility applications, loan documentation, and related activities
- International Graduate Trainee
- Completed a one-year graduate program, involving rotations across different bank departments
Education
Master of Philosophy - Management
University of Cambridge, Queens’ College
UK01.2013
BSc (Hons) - Actuarial Science
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
London, UK01.2012
Skills
- Bloomberg
- Financial Modelling
- Microsoft Office Package (Word; Excel; PowerPoint)
Timeline
Associate Director, Financial Institutions
Bank of China
11.2023 - Current
Vice President, Debt Capital Market
GF Securities
03.2022 - 04.2023
Vice President, Debt Capital Market
Guosen Securities
11.2020 - 02.2022
Corporate & Institutional Banking - Relationshi
Standard Chartered Bank
08.2013 - 10.2017
Debt Capital Market (High Yield) - Associate Director / Associate
Standard Chartered Bank
08.2013 - 11.2020
Master of Philosophy - Management
University of Cambridge, Queens’ College
BSc (Hons) - Actuarial Science
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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