Associate (Restructuring & Insolvency)

Trident Capital Advisors (HK) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Capital Advisors (HK) Limited in Hong Kong specialises in complex restructuring, turnaround and insolvency with a cross-border focus across APAC. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with Managing Directors on intricate engagements, delivering high-quality analysis and client-ready materials.

You will conduct detailed financial and operational analysis, prepare reports and court-related documents, and collaborate with senior professionals to develop value-maximising

Qualifications

• Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English (written and spoken).
• Professional qualification in accounting/finance expected.
• 1–3 years in restructuring, insolvency, turnaround, or advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support delivery of cross-border restructuring and insolvency engagements from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement solutions for distressed clients in Hong Kong and APAC.
• Conduct detailed financial and business analysis to assess performance and risk.
• Prepare reports, client communications, court-related documents, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with senior professionals across APAC on cross-border assignments and projects.
• Support business development, market research, and thought leadership in restructuring and insolvency.
• Liaise with creditors, legal advisors, management teams, regulators and other advisors.

Skills

Cantonese

Mandarin

English

Financial analysis

Report writing

Cross-border restructuring

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/CPAA qualification

Job description

Trident Capital Advisors is a boutique advisory firm specialising in complex restructuring, turnaround, insolvency, and special situations engagements across Asia Pacific. We advise creditors, investors, companies, and other stakeholders in high-stakes, cross-border situations, delivering pragmatic solutions that maximise value and drive successful outcomes.

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with Managing Directors and senior professionals on complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency assignments across the APAC region.

Key responsibilities

Manage and support the delivery of complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency engagements from inception through to successful completion.

Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement solutions for clients facing distressed, turnaround, and special situations.

Conduct detailed financial, operational, and business analysis to assess performance, identify risks, and develop value-maximizing strategies.

Prepare high-quality reports, client communications, court-related documents, and executive-level presentations.

Collaborate with Managing Directors and colleagues across the APAC region on cross-border assignments and special projects.

Support business development initiatives, market research, and thought leadership activities within the restructuring and insolvency sector.

Liaise with stakeholders including creditors, legal advisors, management teams, regulators, and other professional advisors.

About you

Professional proficiency in written and spoken Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.

Professionally qualified or near-qualified CA, CPA, ACCA, or CPAA.

1-3 years of relevant experience in restructuring, insolvency, turnaround, or advisory services.

Experience in liquidation, personal bankruptcy, receivership, or special situations engagements in Hong Kong and/or cross-border contexts.

Strong financial, business analytical and report writing skills.

Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Willingness to travel as required.

Fresh graduates would also be considered.