Venture Investment Associate

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Venture Investment Associate.

In this role you will: 

• Support to senior investment professionals in all aspects of the investment process (origination, due diligence, execution, managing approvals, investment memos, and managing reporting and governance etc.)
• Support in the management of portfolio companies (prepare quarterly valuations, internal and external connectivity, portfolio development and value creation internally across HSBC global business lines etc.)
• Supporting the wider team in achieving strategic goals and managing internal and external stakeholders appropriately. Leading on and assisting on internal administrative processes
• Support for business development activities by leveraging HSBC Ventures existing portfolio of investments and sourcing new potential commercial partners for HSBC businesses, and the tracking such engagements
• Provision of research on sectors, technologies, business models and innovative companies. Building network in the tech/startup ecosystem in China/Hong Kong. Contributing to insight generation across the HSBC Emerging Technology, Innovation, and Ventures team
• Assist in evaluating investment opportunities by undertaking detailed analysis such as market mapping, competitor benchmarking, financial analysis, commercial analysis and thesis development
• Assist in the end-to-end deal execution and due diligence by undertaking detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Assist in the preparation of investment paper submissions and the management of internal approval processes, including documentation, compliance, internal sign-offs.
• Monitoring portfolio companies, their financial performance, strategic returns and impact across HSBC
• Support wider team and portfolio through up-to-date market knowledge, written research and producing insights by participating in development of annual investment themes and strategies
• Accountability to HK based Investment Director, and ultimately Head of HSBC Ventures
• Stakeholder management including external and internal stakeholders.
• Build trust with senior team members and foster team culture and team improvement

To be successful you will need: 

• 4+ years of relevant Ventures Capital, Investment Banking or Private Equity experience is essential
• Passionate interest in venture capital, technology, or financial services sectors, painstakingly in-tune with the latest tech and product trends and constantly aware of new, innovative business models
• Strong network in the technology and startup ecosystem in China/Hong Kong
• Experience in research, analysis and presentations on industries, companies and strategies is key
• Experience in financial modelling, company valuations
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, visual and written communication and strong interpersonal skills essential
• Proficiency in written and spoken English. Fluent Mandarin speaker
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to work across many differing sectors and with a global team across time zones
• Proactive in research and diligence and ability to work independently is key
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work across multiple projects concurrently
• Good at networking and socialising opportunities widely, both internally and externally
• Experience of working in small teams with senior investment professionals

Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. 

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