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Associate/VP, IPO M&A (Open to Big 4)

Job description

  • Role Overview: Associate/Vice President focused on IPO vetting, reviewing 200 to 300 IPO applications primarily in sectors like PRC AI SaaS, electric vehicles, fabless technology, and hydrogen.

  • Risk Analysis: Performed liquidity and solvency assessments of IPO candidates, along with comprehensive business sustainability evaluations including credit risk exposure.

  • Financial Assessments: Conducted financial modeling and profit forecasts, including working capital needs, DCF model evaluations, viability of business plans, and breakeven and IRR analyses.

  • Market Evaluation: Executed market capitalization justification analyses using peer multiples and scenario-based modeling across emerging industries.

  • Real-Time Decision Making: Participated in weekly Listing Committee hearings, providing real-time Q&A support and recommendations on IPO applications.

  • Publications and Contributions: Authored HK IPO policy publications, including a guide for new listing applicants and optimization strategies for IPO price discovery, while also integrating ESG considerations in the vetting process.