Assistant Manager Equity Capital Markets

Hong Leong Investment Bank; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager for Equity Capital Markets in Petaling Jaya. This role involves executing equity capital markets deals including IPOs, private placements, and assessing underwriting proposals. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in equity research or corporate finance. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in equity research or corporate finance.
• Possession of professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, CPA is an advantage.
• Keen interest in Malaysia's capital markets activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equity capital markets deals including IPOs and private placements.
• Prepare documents for underwriting and placement assignments.
• Coordinate the placement and underwriting process with clients and investors.
• Conduct research and analysis for transactions.
• Assist in deal origination and equity fundraising pitches.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bloomberg proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Manager, Equity Capital Markets

Hong Leong Investment Bank – Damansara, Selangor

Assist and conduct the execution of all equity capital markets deals, which include IPO, private placement, rights issue, M&A etc.

Prepare and review all relevant information, documentation, presentation, agreements and marketing materials for placement and underwriting transactions.

Prepare and present all documents necessary for underwriting and placement assignments, which include evaluating and assessing suitability and risks of equity underwriting proposals to seek approvals or clearance from various internal committees or parties.

Liaise and coordinate the entire placement and underwriting process with corporate clients, investors, other professionals and internal parties.

Conduct research and analysis to evaluate and/or undertake transactions.

Assist in deal origination and preparing pitches for equity fund raising opportunities.

Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and internal requirements.

Job Requirements

• Possess Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics or any other equivalent.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in equity research, corporate finance, fund management, institutional sales or corporate banking in capital markets, banking/financial services, accounting or legal industry.
• Possession of CFA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or any other related professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• A keen interest in Malaysia’s capital markets activities and development.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Bloomberg.