Investment Banking Analyst/Associate, Debt Restructuring

Selby Jennings; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced Associate in Hong Kong to join its Investment Banking team. You will work with senior bankers on live deal execution, financial modelling, due diligence, and client deliverables, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development efforts.

The role requires 4+ years in relevant capital markets advisory, with strong academic credentials and fluency in Mandarin and English. Office-based in Hong Kong with exposure to regional transactions.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience, preferably in investment banking, restructuring, leveraged finance, special situations, or related advisory roles.
• Strong academic track record from a reputable university.
• Demonstrated interest in financial restructuring, capital solutions, and complex transactions.
• Strong understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications.
• Excellent quantitative, financial, and analytical skills.
• Strong LBO and DCF modelling capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, analyzing, and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Building and reviewing detailed financial models
• Coordinating and performing business and financial due diligence
• Preparing confidential information memoranda, management presentations, pitch materials, and other client deliverables
• Preparing valuation analyses and supporting negotiations with creditors, shareholders, management, and other stakeholders
• Leading day-to-day execution of live transactions and marketing processes
• Building and maintaining direct relationships with clients, counterparties and professional advisors
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Assisting in business development, origination, and the marketing of new engagements

Skills

LBO modelling

DCF modelling

Valuation theory

Financial analysis

Mandarin & English

Independent work

Due diligence

Work ethic

Education

Strong academic record from a reputable university

Job description

Associates are core members of deal teams and work closely with Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents, and Financial Analysts. Key responsibilities include:

Preparing, analyzing, and explaining historical and projected financial information

Building and reviewing detailed financial models

Coordinating and performing business and financial due diligence

Preparing confidential information memoranda, management presentations, pitch materials, and other client deliverables

Preparing valuation analyses and supporting negotiations with creditors, shareholders, management, and other stakeholders

Leading day-to-day execution of live transactions and marketing processes

Building and maintaining direct relationships with clients, counterparties and professional advisors

Supervising and mentoring junior team members

Assisting in business development, origination, and the marketing of new engagements

Required Qualifications

Prior working experience of at least 4 years, preferably in investment banking, restructuring, leveraged finance, special situations, or a related capital markets or advisory role

Strong academic track record from a reputable university

Demonstrated interest in financial restructuring, capital solutions, and complex transactions

Strong understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications

Excellent quantitative, financial, and analytical skills

Strong LBO and DCF modelling capabilities

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Mandarin and English