About the job
Role of the Managing Director
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Director looking to make the step-up, or Managing Director for its Technology sector practice in its Shanghai or Hong Kong office:
Originate and execute M&A transactions in the Technology sector in China
Develop and maintain relationships with senior decision makers at the Chairman/CEO and Partner/MD levels
Lead and manage a sector team in China and coordinate cross-border deal activities with other offices in the sector
Lead sector-based coordination with strategic partner sector teams in US/EU
Main Responsibilities
A successful candidate will support deal teams with a wide variety of tasks around our M&A
advisory mandates particularly in the Technology sector:
Leading deal teams
Positioning the business in competitive pitches
Client, target, and counterparty management
Team strategy and process design and implementation
Management of due diligence and negotiation process
Overall responsibility for the client relationship and deal
Effectively and efficiently mentoring bankers within the business
Monitoring industry trends and leading sector-based communication with clients
Developing a well-qualified, targeted pipeline of deal prospects
Networking with industry contacts, lawyers, and advisors to source new business
Essential (‘Core’) Competencies
12 – 15 years of experience in Investment Banking, private equity and/or IT services company
A track record of originating, executing, and closing M&A transactions in an advisory capacity in China, Asia and internationally especially from the sell side.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Deep knowledge and expertise in the Technology sector
Strong quantitative and accounting skills
Skilled at managing and originating relationships with clients in the IT/IT enable services (Technology, Software, Tech enabled services, Tech infrastructure) – ability to earn senior client trust
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, a team player, organized and attention to detail
Willingness to travel to Europe and the USA on deals if needed.