Analyst - Financial Sponsors and PE Funds

Hays Hong Kong
Full time Permanent On-site Competitive

About the job

Position Summary

The Assistant Relationship Manager (ARM) will support the Financial Sponsors team in managing relationships with private equity firms, investment funds, and sponsor-backed companies. The role involves assisting with credit analysis, transaction execution, portfolio management, and client servicing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Relationship Managers in covering financial sponsors, private equity firms, investment funds, and sponsor-backed corporates.
  • Prepare credit applications, annual reviews, financial analysis, and industry research.
  • Conduct financial statement analysis and assess credit risks of borrowers.
  • Assist in loan execution processes, including documentation, drawdowns, and covenant monitoring.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and identify potential credit concerns.
  • Prepare client presentations, account plans, and call reports.
  • Coordinate with Credit, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and other internal teams to facilitate transaction execution.
  • Assist with syndicated loan and structured finance transactions.
Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related disciplines.
  • 2-5 years of banking experience in Corporate Banking, Credit Analysis, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, or Financial Sponsors coverage.
  • Strong understanding of credit analysis and financial statements.
  • Exposure to private equity, investment funds, leveraged finance, or sponsor-backed transactions is an advantage.
  • Good analytical and financial modelling skills.
  • Knowledge of lending products and credit approval processes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin preferred).
Preferred Background
  • Experience supporting Financial Sponsors, Leveraged Finance, Acquisition Finance, or Corporate Banking teams.
  • Familiarity with private equity funds, fund structures, and syndicated lending markets.
  • Exposure to Greater China and cross-border financing transactions.


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