Trainee, Corporate Finance

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking in Hong Kong is seeking a junior analyst to support origination, market research and execution. You will assist in financial modelling, teasers and client presentations, and help with due diligence.

Ideal candidates hold a Masters in Finance or related field, possess strong analytical skills, and can manage multiple projects. Fluent English is essential; Mandarin is a plus. The role offers exposure to cross-border advisory and capital markets activities.

Qualifications

• Masters/University Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance products
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to evaluate companies and financial information quickly and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethics, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English while fluency in written and verbal Mandarin would be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and also a good team player

Responsibilities

• Support origination efforts - preparation of teasers, company profiles, sector/market research, company financial and credit analysis, etc.
• Support marketing activities - preparation of pitch books, client presentation materials, regular market update, etc.
• Support execution activities - providing inputs for financial modelling, credit and transaction memos, assisting in due diligence processes, etc.

Skills

Masters degree in Finance

Corporate finance products

Critical thinking

Multi-project management

Work ethic

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency; Mandarin a plus

Education

Masters/University Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).

Main Responsibilities:

• Support origination efforts - preparation of teasers, company profiles, sector/market research, company financial and credit analysis, etc.
• Support marketing activities - preparation of pitch books, client presentation materials, regular market update, etc.
• Support execution activities - providing inputs for financial modelling, credit and transaction memos, assisting in due diligence processes, etc.

Required Skills:

• Masters/University Degree holder in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance products
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to evaluate companies and financial information quickly and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethics, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English while fluency in written and verbal Mandarin would be an advantage
• Ability to work independently and also a good team player

“This position falls under the scope of the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme endorsed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), which aims to enhance the assessment of fitness and propriety of individuals applying for certain specified roles within authorised institutions under HKMA’s supervision. As part of the recruitment process, Natixis will approach your current and former employer(s) which are authorised institutions for employment records and conduct-related information in the past seven years to conduct reference checking, in accordance with the MRC Scheme requirements.”

For more information, please refer to the FAQs for In-Scope Individuals published by the Hong Kong Association of Banks ( https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2