Hong Kong Investment Banking Analyst Candidate

Cutfield Freeman & Co (Asia) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutfield Freeman & Co (Asia) Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking an investment banking analyst to support Directors and global teams. The role involves executing M&A and financing mandates, preparing marketing materials, due diligence, financial modeling and transaction documentation.

English and Mandarin fluency, strong communication, and a Master's in Finance are required. The successful candidate will work closely with Directors in Hong Kong and CF&Co’s international teams, travel as needed, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in investment banking
• Direct M&A experience preferred
• Exposure to metals & minerals sector an advantage
• Strong command of corporate finance, valuation methodologies and accounting
• Fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with strong determination to succeed
• Commitment to high professional standards in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Attention to detail with resilience under pressure
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise deadlines
• Genuine interest in long-term career within a specialist advisory boutique

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A and financing mandates to a high standard
• Prepare marketing materials, manage due diligence, conduct data analysis, build financial models and draft transaction documentation
• Perform valuation analyses including DCF, trading comps and precedent transactions
• Provide analytical and research support to Directors and produce high-quality presentations and pitchbooks
• Liaise with clients, counterparties and third-party advisors on deal matters
• Monitor market developments and keep the team informed
• Travel to mainland China and overseas as required for roadshows, meetings, and negotiations

Skills

English & Mandarin

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Finance or related

Job description

• Working location: Central, Hong Kong
• Education: Master's Degree in Finance or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in investment banking preferred

The Role:

Following sustained growth across the Asia Pacific region, the Hong Kong office is seeking to hire an additional investment banking analyst. The successful candidate will work with the Directors in Hong Kong and alongside CF&Co’s global teams.

• Supporting the execution of M&A and financing mandates to the highest standard of quality
• Preparing marketing materials, managing due diligence processes, conducting data analysis, building financial models and drafting transaction documentation
• Performing valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow, trading comparables and precedent transactions
• Providing analytical and research support to the Directors, and producing presentations, proposals and pitchbooks of a consistently high standard
• Liaising with clients, counterparties and third-party advisors on transaction-related matters
• Monitoring market developments and keeping the team informed on a timely basis
• Travelling to mainland China and overseas as required, in support of roadshows, meetings, due diligence, and commercial negotiation

Qualifications:

• At least two years' experience in investment banking; direct M&A experience preferred, with exposure to the metals and mining sector an advantage
• Master's Degree from well-recognized universities in finance or a related discipline; a strong academic record is preferred
• Solid command of corporate finance, valuation methodologies and accounting
• Fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, strong determination to succeed and a competent learner
• Commitment to the highest professional standards within a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Attention to detail, together with the resilience and composure to perform under sustained pressure
• Strong time management, with the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing deadlines
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a specialist advisory boutique