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
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
Our Ideal Candidate
- Bachelors in Banking & Finance or Accountancy
- 7 + years of investment banking sector experience in M&A
- Has worked on multiple M&A deals in renewable energy/ power and utilities sector in South-East Asia and North Asia
- Decent level of VP/ Director/ deal team level client relationships in the renewable energy/ power and utilities sector
- Has led SPA/ W&I workstreams independently on M&A transactions in the renewable energy/ power, utilities sector
- CFA is a plus and previously CMFAS certified
- 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 Process and Documentation
- Valuation
- Business Acumen
- Industry Knowledge
- Client Management
