Jonathan Cho Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny

- Established the portfolio monitoring and administrative agency function with the Specialized Finance Department, Americas Division of SMBC- Manage a team of 23 staff (four direct reports) - The team's responsibilities include periodic credit analysis of borrowers, analysis and preparation of consent/amendment requests sought by borrowers. - This analysis requires not only financial analysis, but also a deep understanding of the associated legal documents.- Portfolio includes project finance (e.g. power, renewables, offshore oil & gas, mining, infrastructure) in the Americas and non-recourse real estate.

Credit analysis for non-recourse transactions in the power sector. Accomplishments include: - Negotiated credit documentation for a four power plant acquisition financing;- Renegotiated a non-recourse transaction’s deal terms in the context a sponsor bankruptcy;- Conducted due diligence including review of technical reports, legal documentation and financial projections

Originated and executed credit enhancement transactions for the electricity, gas and water utilities sector. Closed seven credit enhancement transactions totaling $770 million of exposure.

Primary analyst following the power sector with a focus on non-regulated generators. Cross-appointed with the Project Finance Group. Accomplishments include:- Initiated public ratings coverage of NRG Energy, Brookfield Power and private ratings coverage of an LNG regassification terminal- Participated in a federal government interdepartmental investigation on the future of electric competition coordinated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission- Delivered presentation to the Michigan Public Service Commission on market mechanisms to encourage generation additions

Spearheaded initiation of ratings coverage of companies in the U.S. power sector. Accomplishments include:- Met with management and conducted due diligence in connection with research reports- Lead authored four regional industry studies

Developed new business presentations and executed resulting transactions in the electric power and natural gas transmission and distribution industries. Developed financing structures, conducted due diligence on issuers and drafted deal documentation. Executed 15 lead and sole-managed transactions totaling in excess of $5 billion. Extensive experience in all areas of capital markets transactions including: high yield, structured products, project finance, investment grade debt, convertible securities and equity

Principal investment arm of Canada’s largest telecommunications company. Performed financial analysis and due diligence for new investments and monitored performance of existing investments. Developed financial projections and negotiated non-recourse financing plan for a $350 million investment in a “greenfield” Brazilian cellular project. Analyzed financial impact on parent company of a $9.1 billion merger of UK cable and telephony companies. Developed financial models for Brazilian cable television franchise acquisitions

Cfa, Chartered Financial Analyst

Mba, Finance

- Recipient of the S.C. Johnson & Sons Inc. Academic Scholarship - Teaching Assistant – Introduction to Options and Futures - Teaching.

Ll.B,, Law

- Research Assistant in Constitutional Law - Family Law Division Leader – Community and Legal Aid Services Program