Director/ Executive Director - M&A

Hong Kong Permanent HK$90,000 - HK$120,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is launching a new M&A fund targeting control buyouts in the Greater China region and select overseas markets. They are seeking a seasoned professional at the Director or Executive Director level with extensive M&A experience to lead the fund's formation, deal execution, and post-investment management.
  • A reputable Chinese Private Equity firm in Hong Kong
  • Backed by a strong combination of state-owned and market-driven capital

About Our Client

Our client is a Hong Kong-headquartered private equity firm backed by a strong combination of state-owned and market-driven capital.

Job Description

As a Director/Executive Director - M&A, your main responsibilities will include:

End-to-End Control Buyout Execution

As a core member of the fund team, you will lead or be deeply involved in the full lifecycle of control buyout (Buyout / LBO) transactions, including:

  • Conducting market and industry research to identify investment opportunities
  • Building financial models and performing valuation analysis
  • Designing acquisition structures (e.g., leverage, voting rights, management incentives)
  • Independently preparing and presenting investment committee materials (e.g., business rationale, deal structure, financial forecasts, exit strategies)
  • Managing due diligence and negotiating deal terms
  • Overseeing transaction closing and post-deal integration



Platform Strategy & Portfolio Management

Support the development of platform acquisition strategies and drive value creation through:

  • Collaborating with management teams on operational improvements, profitability enhancement, organizational restructuring, and financial governance
  • Planning exit strategies (e.g., strategic sale, secondary PE exit, IPO) and managing timing and execution
  • Monitoring portfolio company performance and reporting to fund leadership and LPs



Investment Strategy & Sector Research

Work with partners to shape the fund's investment strategy, focusing on core sectors:

  • Build deep industry knowledge and a proprietary investment database and business development network
  • Develop sector-specific analytical models, track leading companies, and manage deal pipelines



Team Building & Organizational Collaboration

As a key team member, help build and scale the M&A investment team:

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level team members
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and IR teams to enhance operational efficiency
  • Contribute to standardizing investment processes (pre-investment, execution, post-investment, compliance) and shaping organizational culture

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director/Executive Director - M&A should have:

  • Bachelor's degree or above; majors in finance, accounting, engineering, or law preferred; MBA or relevant graduate degree is a plus
  • 8-12 years of experience in M&A at a private equity fund or investment bank; minority or non-control investments are less relevant for this role
  • Native Mandarin and fluent english
  • Proven track record in leading control deals or LBOs, with hands-on experience in deal structuring and post-investment management
  • Familiarity with Cayman/Hong Kong fund structures, investment committee processes, compliance, valuation, and operations is a plus
  • Strategic industry insight, especially in manufacturing, industrial tech, or consumer sectors, is highly valued
  • Strong financial modeling skills (including LBO, post-integration forecasts, and exit case modeling)
  • Excellent commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to link deals to broader industry dynamics
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English
  • Experience in fundraising or LP communications (e.g., PPM drafting, Q&A, roadshows) is a plus



What's on Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.
  • Dynamic and supportive company culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact projects within the professional services industry.



If you are ready to take on this rewarding Director/Executive Director - M&A role, apply today to join a respected organization and make a meaningful impact.

Contact
Aiko Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6781368
Phone number
+852 2848 4712

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Aiko Zhang
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4712
Job Reference
JN-072025-6781368

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