Investment Associate

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project finance,and/or equity investment as well as financial services in general. Broad sector experience in Infrastructure and Real Estate is important.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the real estate sector in Southern China, with experience to develop strong relationships with key local counterparts sector and help responsive client service and to enhance new business opportunities.
• Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit.
• Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and impact including creating financial models, analyzing historical and projected financial models and conducting industry, market research and investment proposal.
• Execute loan, equity, and other forms of financings including processing mandates,conducting due diligence, structuring deals, negotiating terms and documentation, processing internal approvals, etc.

Qualifications:

• MBA or equivalent degree with at least 4-8 years of relevant professional experience in investment, corporate banking, project finance, real estate project development, and/or equity investing.
• Thorough understanding of economic and commercial trends, investment environment, and key private and public sector players in Greater China region and more broadly in Asia Pacific.
• Strong analytical and financial structuring skills (including financial modeling).
• Demonstrated client relationship skills including the ability to assist clients with project development and interact effectively with counterparts at all levels.
• Appreciation of legal, technical, environmental, social, and other considerationsin project finance.
• Fluent in Chinese and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized.
• Ability to work well under time pressures with minimal instruction or supervision
• Willingness to travel frequently both within the country and regionally