Job Summary

Transaction Execution

Conduct and manage due diligence inquiries of target company using due diligence checklists to understand their business, assets, capabilities, ESG and financial performance, as well as strategic fit
Provide overall project management of the assigned M&A transactions, including coordination with clients, counterparty and external advisors such as Legal, Accounting, Tax to enable diverse capabilities
Review public filings, research reports, business plans and financial information to produce operating and financial models
Develop financial / valuation models to evaluate investments, reorganisations, disposals, acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions
Conduct valuation assessment and provide valuation advice
Conduct comprehensive research into company/industry/geographic market for a M&A transaction and prepare materials such as teasers, information memorandums, and other marketing materials.
Manage and develop administration and documentation for assigned M&A transactions
Assist on transaction structuring
Assist in negotiating commercial points on behalf of the client
Assist in preparation of board materials and other approvals required by the client

Sector Knowledge/ Origination

Contribute to the Cleantech & Environment sector M&A team which include (Renewable Energy, Conventional Power, Utilities, Environmental Services, Water, Waste, Electric Mobility Value Chain, Battery Storage, Geothermal, etc)
Originate new business and opportunities by leveraging strong understanding of clients business and a consultative approach to provide tailored, structured solutions that meet their needs
Participate in origination and execution of transactions, primarily leading the origination / pitch phase and support through to closing
Originate / provide strategic deals and support in consultation with coverage teams and product partners
Maintain up to date knowledge on clients and targets, including preparing sector/ country landscape updates, maintaining trading/ transaction comparables
Research and analysis of markets and industries
Research and financial analysis of companies based on company information, research reports, and other information sources
Participate in sector forums and conferences

Others

Coordinate efforts with deal team members across the Bank
Involved in day to day project management and execution support
Complete all required credit and regulatory examinations

Key Responsibilities

Maintain up to date knowledge on clients and targets, including preparing sector/ country landscape updates, maintaining trading/ transaction comparables
Research and analysis of markets and industries
Research and financial analysis of companies based on company information, research reports, and other information sources
Participate in sector forums and conferences.

Strategy

Awareness and understanding of the Group's business strategy and model appropriate to the role

Business

Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Group operates

Processes

Ensure compliance with the Bank's internal processes

Risk Management

Awareness and understanding of the main risks facing the Group

Governance

Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role

Regulatory & Business Conduct

Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
Bank's Conduct Principles: Adhere to Bank's Conduct Policies

Key stakeholders

Global Head, M&A Advisory
Senior team members with broader M&A Advisory team
Other product partners such as Leverage Finance, Project Finance teams
Country coverage teams

Other Responsibilities

Embed Here for good and Group's brand and values in day to day activities. Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures

Our Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's in Banking & Finance
4+ years of investment banking sector experience in either M&A or Project Finance teams
Has worked on multiple M&A deals in renewable energy/ power and utilities sector in South-East Asia and North Asia
Has led financial modelling workstreams independently on M&A transactions in the renewable energy/ power, utilities sector
CFA is a plus
CMFAS certified
Business Communication
Written and Spoken Mandarin as the role will be working closely with the North Asia market (China,Taiwan)

Role Specific Technical Competencies

Financial Forecast and Modelling
Financial Analysis
M&A
Valuation
Business Acumen
Industry Knowledge
Client Management

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together We

Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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Associate Director, M&A