Investment Banking Analyst

Cutfield Freeman & Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Cutfield Freeman & Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong is seeking an additional analyst to work with Directors and global teams on M&A and financing mandates.

You will join a fast-paced boutique with exposure to high-profile transactions and cross-border deals. The role involves preparing materials, managing due diligence, building financial models and drafting documentation, while liaising with clients and advisors across regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in investment banking; M&A experience preferred.
• Master's Degree in finance or related discipline; strong academic record preferred.
• Fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of M&A and financing mandates to high quality.
• Prepare marketing materials, manage due diligence, conduct data analysis, build financial models and draft transaction documentation.
• Perform valuation analyses, including discounted cash flow, trading comparables and precedent transactions.
• Provide analytical and research support to the Directors, and produce presentations, proposals and pitchbooks of a consistently high standard.
• Liaise with clients, counterparties and third-party advisors on transaction-related matters.
• Travel to mainland China and overseas as required, in support of roadshows, meetings, due diligence, and commercial negotiation.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Communication skills

Bilingual English & Mandarin

Education

Master's Degree in Finance or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Education: Master's Degree in Finance or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of two years in investment banking preferred

Introduction of CF&Co:

Cutfield Freeman & Co. Ltd. is an independent global mining finance advisory boutique, working exclusively in the metals and mining sector. We advise on a wide range of transactions: mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, project & corporate finance, divestments & disposals, corporate & debt restructuring, trade finance, and government contracts.

Since our formation in 2000, we have executed over 200 mandates and completed transactions with a total value of over US$23bn across over 60 countries. The firm is headquartered in London, with offices in Toronto, Hong Kong, and Perth.

Further information is available at www.cfandco.com.

The Role:

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

Responsibilities include:

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