Analyst - Corporate Finance Team

Company Description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution providing advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking, and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors, and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our team of experts in nearly 30 countries advises clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A2, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Perform detailed transactional, financial, and credit analysis, producing transaction and credit reports and memos for the internal valuation process.
• Prepare presentation materials for client meetings, covering topics such as strategic alternatives and capital markets activity.
• Build detailed financial, market, and credit models to evaluate performance under various operating scenarios and to analyze the impacts of different capital structures and potential capital market transactions or M&A transactions.
• Perform extensive valuation/credit analysis and deal due diligence.
• Conduct extensive industry/company research and financial analysis.
• Coordinate execution efforts with deal team members across the Bank.
• Provide support to senior investment banking professionals to develop marketing leads and ideas to generate new business.
• Attend client meetings (when possible).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master's/University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Investment Banking, Big 4 Accounting Firms, or Private Equity.
• Strong aptitude for financial modeling and advanced knowledge in valuation (DCF/LBO).
• Thorough understanding of corporate finance products and deal execution processes.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate companies and financial information quickly and accurately.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, detail orientation, and a passion for excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; fluency in written and verbal Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and function well as a team player.

This position falls under the scope of the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme endorsed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). This scheme aims to enhance the assessment of the fitness and propriety of individuals applying for certain specified roles within authorised institutions under HKMA’s supervision. As part of the recruitment process, Natixis will approach your current and former employer(s) which are authorised institutions for employment records and conduct-related information in the past seven years to conduct reference checking, in accordance with the MRC Scheme requirements.

For more information, please refer to the FAQs for In-Scope Individuals published by the Hong Kong Association of Banks: https://www.hkab.org.hk/en/page/5/mandatory-reference-checking-scheme-phase-2.