Investment Banking Analyst 2 recruitment

About BTG Pactual:

BTG Pactual is Brazil's leading investment bank, with operations in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Wealth Management. It has a track record of almost three decades and offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, London, New York and Hong Kong. BTG Pactual currently has a net equity of US$4.4bn, with over US$62.6bn in assets in its Asset Management group and US$21.6bn in assets in its Wealth Management unit.

In December 2010, approximately 18.65% of the Group’s equity was acquired, through a capital increase, by a consortium of prestigious international investors including Asian Sovereign Wealth Funds.

BTG Pactual is a leading investment bank in Brazil in equity issuances (IPOs and Follow-Ons – Dealogic, since 2004), MA deals (Thomson Reuters, 2010 / 2011) and long-term debt (debenture) issuances (Anbima, 2010).

Job Description:

We are looking for an Investment Banking Analyst 2, in our Hong Kong office, with relevant experience in corporate finance, MA, ECM and who speaks fluently Mandarin (Fluent Mandarin is a must!)

While there will be an element of assisting on coverage, the majority of the workload will be focused on execution for cross-border, large cap MA and ECM transactions with a primary focus on China/Brazil transactions. The team originates and executes MA/ECM deals across all sectors and particularly in Energy Resources, Infrastructure and Agri business. The culture emphatically promotes client interaction, particularly with some of our shareholders, even amongst junior staff, as it is seen as fundamental to their future development. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Using various analytical methods to identify, evaluate and execute potential investment opportunities
• Perform comprehensive return analysis and valuation work to make recommendation
• Undertakes research and analysis of industries/companies, and develop marketing ideas and materials
• Assesses complex information quickly and accurately to identify priorities and required actions 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in relevant disciplines is strictly required
• A minimum of 1-3 years experience in a reputable investment bank, accounting- or strategy consultancy
• Outstanding analytical, quantitative and research skills
• Thorough financial analysis experience
• Ability to perform under pressure with high attention to detail
• Capable of acting on own initiative/self-disciplined
• Superior verbal and written communication in both English AND Mandarin (Fluent Mandarin is a must!)

Technical Competence:

• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
• IT proficiency on all relevant packages