Vice President - Cross-Border M&A Execution

ARC Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Group in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Vice President - M&A Execution to drive day-to-day cross-border mid-market transactions. You will own transaction processes and lead Analysts and Associates through execution.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate advisers, and ensure timely, high-quality deal materials, with hands-on modelling and rigorous due diligence. Fluent English and Mandarin are required, and you will collaborate with senior bankers in an international team

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant investment banking or M&A advisory experience gained at an investment bank, securities firm, M&A boutique, or similar platform.
• Proven experience executing cross-border M&A transactions across the full lifecycle.
• Strong hands-on financial modelling, valuation and transaction analysis skills.
• Experience working directly with clients, counterparties and external advisers, including responsibility for client communication and managing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-border buy-side and sell-side M&A execution through signing and closing, managing timelines, due diligence and key deliverables.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate counterparties and external advisers, setting clear expectations and resolving transaction issues.
• Review financial models, valuations and transaction materials to ensure accuracy, quality and clear messaging.
• Supervise and develop Analysts and Associates through effective delegation, work review and practical coaching.
• Support transaction structuring, commercial negotiations and the review of transaction documentation.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modelling

Client management

Deal leadership

Communication

Job description

ARC Group is seeking an experienced Vice President - M&A Execution to join our Investment Banking team in Hong Kong.

This is a hands-on role responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of cross-border mid-market M&A transactions. You will take ownership of transaction processes, manage day-to-day client relationships and lead Analysts and Associates through execution.

You will excel in this role if you can independently drive transaction processes, maintain execution quality and momentum, and manage multiple live mandates across different sectors. Clear, concise communication and the ability to turn complex issues into practical recommendations are essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead cross-border buy-side and sell-side M&A execution through signing and closing, managing timelines, due diligence and key deliverables.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate counterparties and external advisers, setting clear expectations and resolving transaction issues.
• Review financial models, valuations and transaction materials to ensure accuracy, quality and clear messaging.
• Supervise and develop Analysts and Associates through effective delegation, work review and practical coaching.
• Support transaction structuring, commercial negotiations and the review of transaction documentation.

Qualifications & experience:

• 6+ years of relevant investment banking or M&A advisory experience gained at an investment bank, securities firm, M&A boutique, Big Four corporate finance / M&A lead-advisory practice M&A practice or similar established advisory platform.
• Proven experience executing cross-border M&A transactions across the full transaction lifecycle.
• Strong hands-on financial modelling, valuation and transaction analysis skills.
• Experience working directly with clients, counterparties and external advisers, including responsibility for client communication and managing expectations.
• Demonstrated experience supervising junior deal professionals, reviewing their work and supporting their development, alongside the ability to manage multiple live transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial judgment, communication and problem‑solving skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, stay focused on the issue and recommend a course of action.
• Fluent English and Mandarin required. English is the primary working language.

We welcome candidates from M&A advisory, private equity, corporate M&A and related transaction backgrounds who bring hands-on deal execution experience, strong client-management skills and the ability to lead junior deal teams.

Why Join ARC:

• Take ownership of cross-border mid-market M&A mandates, with meaningful responsibility for execution and client relationships.
• Work directly with corporate decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors and financial sponsors across Asia and international markets.
• Work closely with senior bankers in a lean, international team where your judgment and contribution are visible.
• Play an active role in developing junior talent and shaping how the team delivers transactions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.