Debt Capital Markets – Execution Associate

CGWS International Financial Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical Insurance

Daily Meal Allowance

Paid Annual Leave

Discretionary performance Bonus

Job summary

CGWS International Financial Limited, a Hong Kong–based financial institution, is hiring a Debt Capital Markets Execution Associate to support end-to-end offshore debt transactions, including USD bonds, RMB/Dim Sum bonds, green bonds, and AT1/Tier 2 instruments. The role requires strong financial modeling, market research, and coordination with legal, regulatory, and rating agencies.

The candidate should have 2+ years in DCM or offshore bond issuance, hold or be eligible for the SFC Type 1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
• 2 years hands-on transaction execution experience related to DCM/offshore bond issuance or investment banking in HK; 3–5 years preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for SFC Type 1 license; CFA/CPA/FRM designations preferred.
• Proficient in Excel (credit analysis, cash flow modeling) and PowerPoint; experience with Bloomberg, Wind, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist end-to-end execution of offshore debt transactions for Chinese issuers (USD/RMB bonds, green bonds, perpetual bonds, AT1/Tier 2); perform due diligence, structuring, bookbuilding, pricing, allocation, settlement.
• Prepare pitchbooks, investor memoranda, roadshow presentations, credit analyses, and transaction documentation; conduct market research and financial modeling.
• Coordinate with external parties (counsel, auditors, rating agencies, trustees) and regulators (HKEX, SFC, NDRC/CSRC) for compliant execution.
• Organize non-deal roadshows and investor events; liaise with issuer, sales, and investors to gather feedback.
• Support bookbuilding, order monitoring, and syndication coordination; assist in allocation strategies and settlement.
• Track market dynamics of offshore debt, credit spreads, rates; produce weekly/monthly updates and internal research.
• Collaborate across departments and perform ad hoc assignments as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Wind

Job description

Debt Capital Markets – Execution Associate

CGWS International Financial Limited is a financial institution backed by a Central State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). It is a 100% wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Great Wall Securities Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 002939.SZ). Headquartered in the prime location of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, CGWS is licensed by the SFC for Type 1 , Type 4 , and Type 9 regulated activities, committed to providing clients with professional financial services and comprehensive capital market solutions.

Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance
• Daily Meal Allowance
• Paid Annual Leave
• Discretionary performance Bonus, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the end-to-end execution of offshore debt transactions for Chinese corporate issuers, including USD bonds, RMB/Dim Sum bonds, green bonds, perpetual bonds, and capital securities (AT1/Tier 2), covering due diligence, structuring, bookbuilding, pricing, allocation, and settlement.
• Prepare pitchbooks, investor memoranda, roadshow presentations, credit analysis reports, and transaction documentation; conduct market research, comparable issuer analyses, and financial modeling.
• Coordinate with external professional parties (international counsel, accountants, rating agencies, trustees) and regulatory bodies (HKEX, SFC, NDRC/CSRC filings) to ensure compliant and smooth transaction execution.
• Assist in organizing non-deal roadshows (NDRs), deal roadshows, and investor marketing events; liaise with issuer clients, the sales desk, and investors to compile investor feedback during deal execution.
• Support bookbuilding execution, order book monitoring, and syndication coordination; assist in allocation strategies and settlement processes.
• Track market dynamics of Chinese offshore bonds, credit spread movements, interest rate trends, and peer transactions; assist in preparing weekly/monthly market updates and internal research reports.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and perform other ad hoc assignments as required.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
• Experience: At least 2 years of hands-on transaction execution experience directly related to DCM, offshore bond issuance, or investment banking in the Hong Kong capital market. Candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience are preferred.
• Licensing: Must hold or be eligible to obtain SFC Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) representative license. Existing SFC Type 1 license holders or candidates with CFA, CPA, or FRM designations are preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (credit analysis, cash flow modeling) and PowerPoint (pitchbooks and investor presentations); hands-on experience with Bloomberg, Wind, or other market data tools.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of offshore debt issuance workflows, Hong Kong and international bond market practices, rating agency processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Languages: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Mandarin; Cantonese is a plus. Able to draft professional transaction materials independently.
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills; able to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability: Candidates who are immediately available or available on short notice will be highly preferred.