Associate Director, Investment Banking

CGS-CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an experienced professional in investment banking to join their team. The role involves executing ECM transactions, managing M&A processes, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will possess a strong finance background, excellent communication skills in both English and Mandarin, and have a proven track record in deal execution.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• At least seven years of investment banking or corporate finance experience.
• Proven track record in deal execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute ECM transactions including IPOs, secondary listings, and placements.
• Manage end-to-end execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Coordinate with teams to deliver on cross-border deals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant degree from a reputable university

Job description

About the job

About the role

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd. (CGS International) is an award-winning and market leading integrated financial services provider, ranked among the top securities houses in Asia.

CGS International taps on our wealth of global and ASEAN insights to offer equities trading, leveraged products, wealth management, investment banking, equities research, Shariah-compliant financing, fixed income, currency and commodities, structured products and prime brokerage services in over 15 countries and regions.

Along with its parent organisation China Galaxy Securities, a leading securities house in China, CGS International is trusted by more than 15 million customers globally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute ECM (Equity Capital Markets) transactions — including IPOs, secondary listings, rights issues, placements, general offers and delistings.

• Manage the end-to-end execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, especially in Southeast Asia with Singapore as a hub.

• Coordinate with regional and global teams to deliver on cross-border deals involving Singapore equity markets.

• Oversee financial, legal, and commercial due diligence performed for M&A and IPO listing transactions

• Lead in the preparation of client pitch books and market update presentations for deal origination and fund raising.

• Assist with the coverage of PRC corporates and educate potential clients on the SGX listing requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin. The candidate will be working with Chinese and Southeast Asian clients.

• Strong analytical skills and business analysis

• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting

• Proven track record in deal execution, including managing various workstreams and coordinating with different stakeholders

• At least seven years of investment banking or corporate finance experience.

• Candidates with a proven track record in IPO deal execution on the SGX, HKEX or Malaysia Bursa are preferred.

• Previous experience liaising with or coverage of Chinese corporates are welcomed but not essential.

• Relevant degree with excellent academic results from a reputable university.

• Ability to perform well under pressure and produce deliverables in a timely manner

• Independent and able to lead transactions with minimal supervision

• Strong communication and presentation skills