Analyst - Corporate Finance Team

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is seeking an Investment Banking Analyst to support detailed financial analyses, valuation, and deal execution across transactions in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a Masters in Finance/Accounting with at least 2 years in IB/Big 4/PE, strong modelling skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with teams. Proficiency in English is essential; Mandarin is a plus. Location is Hong Kong and the role is on site.

Qualifications

• Masters/University Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an Investment Banking/Big 4 Accounting Firms/ PE.
• Strong financial modelling aptitude and advanced knowledge in valuation (DCF / LBO).
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance products and deal execution processes.
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to evaluate companies and financial information quickly and accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethics, detail orientation and a passion for excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English while fluency in Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and also a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed transactional, financial and credit analysis, producing reports and memos.
• Prepare presentation materials for client meetings covering strategic alternatives and capital markets activity.
• Build financial, market and credit models to evaluate performance and capital structures.
• Perform valuation/credit analysis and due diligence.
• Conduct industry and company research and financial analysis.
• Coordinate execution with deal team members across the Bank.
• Support senior bankers to develop marketing leads and ideas.
• Attend client meetings when possible.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation (DCF/LBO)

Corporate finance knowledge

Deal execution

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Mandarin (advantage)

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group's financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A2, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed transactional, financial and credit analysis, producing transaction and credit reports and memos for internal valuation process
• Prepare presentation materials for client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives and capital markets activity
• Build detailed financial, market and credit models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyze the impacts of different capital structures and potential capital market transactions or M&A transactions
• Perform extensive valuation / credit analysis and deal due diligence
• Conduct extensive industry / company research and financial analysis
• Coordinate execution efforts with deal team members across the Bank
• Provide support to senior investment banking professionals to develop marketing leads and ideas to generate new business
• Attend client meetings (when possible)

"This position falls under the scope of the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme endorsed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), which aims to enhance the assessment of fitness and propriety of individuals applying for certain specified roles within authorised institutions under HKMA's supervision. As part of the recruitment process, Natixis will approach your current and former employer(s) which are authorised institutions for employment records and conduct-related information in the past seven years to conduct reference checking, in accordance with the MRC Scheme requirements.

For more information, please refer to the FAQs for In-Scope Individuals published by the Hong Kong Association of Banks ( https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2

Required Skills:

• Masters/University Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in an Investment Banking/Big 4 Accounting Firms/ PE
• Strong financial modelling aptitude and advanced knowledge in valuation (DCF / LBO)
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance products and deal execution processes
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to evaluate companies and financial information quickly and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethics, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English while fluency in written and verbal Mandarin would be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and also a good team player