Investment Banking - VP

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking a seasoned investment banking professional in Singapore to lead M&A, private fundraising, IPOs and follow-on offerings in Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of experience, with a Master's degree in finance or a related field.

Responsibilities include executing deals, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. A high level of professionalism, strong analytical skills, and effective communication in English are essential, with Mandarin as a preferred asset.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years investment banking experience in Singapore.
• Solid understanding of capital markets.
• Experience in M&A and IPO transactions in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Execution of M&A, private fundraising, IPO, and follow-on offering in Southeast Asia.
• Lead all aspects of transaction execution and develop client relationships.
• Mentor, train, and oversee junior bankers’ work.

Skills

Quantitative analytical skills

Qualitative analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills in English

Mandarin language skills

Education

Master's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business management

Job description

About Us

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited ("Huatai International" or "the Company"), is the only overseas wholly-owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays as a crucial role in the group's internationalization strategy by:

• not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross-border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
• actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
• integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross-border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short-term).

Job Description

• Execution of M&A, private fundraising, IPO and follow‑on offering in Southeast Asia
• Lead all aspects on the transaction execution, identify key issues and devise feasible and effective solutions
• Develop and manage working‑level client relationships in Southeast Asia with clients and industry practitioners
• Coordinate and support senior bankers to prepare and deliver client presentations during deal origination
• Lead key aspects of dialogues with regulators investors and other professional parties in the overall transaction process including due diligence, financial analysis and handling deal and process‑related requests
• Mentor, train and oversee junior bankers’ work on a day‑to‑day basis
• Produce analysis on key capital market and M&A trends in Southeast Asia and identify potential business/deal opportunities

Qualification

• Master’s degree or above in finance, economics, accounting, business management or other relevant disciplines from a well‑established institution
• At least 6 years investment banking experience in Singapore
• Impeccable quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting
• Solid understanding of capital markets
• Experienced in M&A and IPO transactions in Singapore
• Proven track record in managing the overall transaction processes, including managing various workstreams and coordinating with different internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for business development and aptitude for sourcing new business
• Highly motivated, committed and responsible, with a demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain relationships at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
• High standards of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Mandarin speakers highly preferred