Blueprint Briefing - Issue 4
千里马常有，而伯乐不常有——韩愈
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Finance Current Openings
1.Macquarie Group - Analyst, Block Trading - Hong Kong
What role you will play
You will play an important role in the success of the team by interacting with our clients on a daily basis, providing support and advice throughout the deal lifecycle, including product sales, onboarding, servicing and trouble-shooting as required. By developing strong internal relationships, you will work closely with our quant and data teams to constantly improve and finetune our algorithms, as well as collaborate with sales trading, portfolio trading, regional research and sales teams to leverage Macquarie’s global platform and reach. You will also have the opportunity to develop through participation in global project work, including marketing, operational or product initiatives.
What you will offer
An innate passion for financial markets with an eagerness to learn and the drive to succeed in a fast paced and high pressure environment
The ability to communicate ideas succinctly with fluency in English. Additional Asian language skills are advantageous but not crucial to the role
Driven and commercially-minded with excellent attention to detail and the ability to make quick judgements
A strong sense of ownership in a collaborative team culture and the ability to build relationships quickly with a high level of organizational, time management and stakeholder management skills
Excellent academic qualifications as a recent graduate or a final year student; specific finance-related degrees/majors are not essential
Application: https://recruitment.macquarie.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Analyst-Block-Trading/10409#
2.Alvarez & Marshal (Asia) - Associate/Senior Associate - Transaction Advisory - Hong Kong
Job Description
A&M’s Disputes and Investigations Services practice has set a new standard for bringing a practical, results-oriented approach to solving problems related to business investigations, complex disputes and regulatory interventions. From the boardroom to the courtroom, the firm delivers a wide array of solutions to contentious situations by drawing on the deep skills, diverse disciplines and experiences of its professionals who offer a unique ability to articulate complex findings in a clear and meaningful manner.
Due to continued business growth and investment in building our team, graduate opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a Forensic Technology Professional. The Disputes and Investigations team is seeking highly motivated, analytical, inquisitive and open-minded individuals to work as Analysts (Forensic Technology), in Hong Kong. You will be working in a close team of talented individuals to perform forensic collection, eDiscovery and data analytic engagements, benefiting from personal coaching and mentoring from our senior leaders.
Skills & Requirements
With a Bachelor or Master degree in accounting and/or related major
CPA qualification (or CPA candidate) is a must
Minimum of two years of audit experience with one of the Big Four accounting firms
For Senior Associate candidates, solid financial due diligence experience with one of the Big Four accounting firms is a must
Fluent in English is a must. Mandarin and Cantonese are strong plus. Another Asian language would be beneficial
Ability to exceed client expectations and deliver high quality client service
Strong research, writing and analytical skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment
Ability to manage tight deadlines, organize and prioritize work independently
Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
Willingness to work overtime when needed
Willingness to travel
About Alvarez & Marsal Asia Limited
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.
With over 9,000 people across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what’s really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.
Application Email: kwong@alvarezandmarsal.com
3.美团 - 战略投资实习生 - Beijing
工作地点：北京望京
工作内容：
1、支持机器人、AGI、自动配送等领域投资项目，收集行业数据，撰写分析报告，为投资工作提供决策参考；
2、协助进行行业研究、公司财务分析，完成数据采集、专家访谈、中英文研报阅读分析、估值建模等工作。
岗位要求：
1、国内外Top名校，具有顶级管理咨询公司、主流互联网公司战略/投资、一线PE/VC实习工作背景优先；
2、具有进行高质量的行业及公司研究的能力，对互联网及科技领域有浓厚兴趣；
3、有好奇心，视野广阔，对新事物敏感，具有深入挖掘事物本质的能力和习惯；
4、每周保证至少工作4天，实习期至少3个月，可长期实习优先；
5、有理工科背景、科技领域研究及投资经验优先。
简历投递：
wangyudi05@meituan.com，并抄送
mengcaowei@meituan.com
请于简历及邮件主题注明【姓名－学校－年级－专业－每周可保证天数－可实习时长－联系方式】
4.财通创新 - 投资部投研实习生 - 上海
财通创新投资有限公司成立于2015年10月，是财通证券全资控股的另类投资子公司，注册资本50亿元。主要从事一级市场股权投资业务，聚焦于发掘智能制造、信息技术和健康医疗领域的投资机会，已有多个成功退出案例。
岗位名称：投资部投研实习生（2HC）
工作地点：上海陆家嘴
岗位职责：
1、协助项目组完成聚焦行业、标的公司的基本分析研究；
2、与投资团队共同开展投资项目分析、内外部沟通、尽职调查；
3、协助项目组实施项目评估、商业谈判、撰写投资建议书等工作。
任职要求：
1、国内外重点院校硕士及以上学历在校生；
2、具有理工科和经济金融复合专业背景优先；
3、能保证每周3天以上工作时间，实习期3个月以上。
实习补贴：100-120元/天，免费食堂午餐
岗位申请：hr@caitongcx.com
5.中国银河证券 - 投行实习生 - ABS业务线 - Beijing
一、工作简介
1、主要从事投行债券及ABS项目尽调及项目承做工作
2、每周至少保证3天现场办公，另外2天可远程实习【请注明可实习时间段】
3、工作地点：北京丽泽商务区-青海金融大厦
二、基本要求
1、国内外知名大学在读本科生、研究生，财务、金融及经管类相关专业，在读时间宽裕者优先。
2、对投行工作兴趣浓厚，沟通能力好，学习能力强。
3、通过注会或法考、债券承做、会所或律所实习经验的优先考虑。
三、工作待遇
1、实习工资：公司统一标准。
2、实习证明：公司统一实习流程，统一出具证明。
四、联系方式
请将简历投递至：olivialele@foxmail.com
邮件标题格式：姓名+本硕学校专业+毕业时间及年级+手机号+实习时间段
6.Lotus Asset Managment Ltd - Investment Management Analyst - Hong Kong
Job Overview:
The Private Equity Post-Investment Management Analyst is responsible for supporting the post-investment management team of a private equity firm, overseeing and optimizing portfolio companies. This role involves assessing and monitoring the performance of invested companies, developing and executing strategic plans to maximize investment returns. The Private Equity Post-Investment Management Analyst will collaborate closely with the investment team, management teams, and other stakeholders to achieve investment objectives and enhance investment value.
Responsibilities:
Analyze financial and performance data of portfolio companies, assessing alignment with business plans.
Collaborate with management teams to develop and implement strategic plans to enhance company performance and value.
Conduct financial modeling and analysis to evaluate investment scenarios.
Address operational, financial, and governance issues, working closely with management teams to implement corrective measures.
Prepare and present comprehensive reports on portfolio company performance to internal stakeholders and investors.
Communicate effectively with investment team members, providing updates on portfolio companies and addressing inquiries.
Collaborate with external advisors, auditors, and consultants to gather necessary information and ensure compliance.
Application Email:cl@lotus-amc.com
7.国投招商 - 投资实习生- 医药组
国投招商投资管理有限公司重点投资于智能制造、新能源汽车、生命科学、信息通讯四大领域。目前在管基金规模超1000亿元。
工作地点：上海市黄浦区
工作职责：
1. 对国内外的医药及IVD相关行业投资机会所涉及领域进行行业及公司的梳理分析
2. 对材料进行总结归纳，并对行业的竞争格局、行业规模、政策导向等进行提炼
3. 参与尽职调查，并搜集项目资料
4. 资本市场信息收集及分析
5. 部分支持工作
实习补贴：5000元/月（线下实习）
岗位要求：
1. 生物、药学、临床医学相关背景的研究生在读
2. 实习期最少3-6个月，每周3天及以上，优秀者有内推或推荐其他机构（一级/二级）的机会
3. 具备良好的沟通协调能力，诚实、细心、责任感强，能够独立工作和适应团队合作
请将简历发送至peng.liu@cscapital.com
8.SI Partners - Analyst - Hong Kong
Background of the business
SI Partners is a global M&A advisory and growth consultancy to marketing communications and digital technology businesses, helping stakeholders to build businesses and realise equity value.
Working primarily in the creative, marketing communications, media and related technology sectors, we operate across Europe, Asia and North American, from our London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia hubs.
What we’re looking for
Our objective is to recruit an energetic and dynamic Analyst to join our Hong Kong office, and support the Managers, Directors and Partners directly in our M&A and consultancy projects. In exchange, we offer a broad experience within an entrepreneurial and friendly work environment.
The role of a Analyst is to offer commercial advice and consultancy to our clients who primarily operate in the creative, marketing communications, media and technology industries. In addition you will be working with potential acquirers and investors to assist in the management of our M&A transactions.
Commercial Advice and Consultancy
Support the managers and directors to deliver a range of consultancy projects, including:
Strategic Option Review projects:
Conduct analysis of client data
Interpret client data to form your own opinion of the client’s priorities
Work with the team to develop growth strategy and business improvement mechanisms
Financial review & commercial consultancy:
Review client’s financial statements to interpret how they are performing
Make recommendations about how to strengthen their financial position
Collaborate with clients to help them develop a forward looking financial budget
Strategic partnerships and merger projects:
Liaise with stakeholders to develop commercial agreements
Provide project management oversight to pre and post merger integration activities
Investment advice:
Provide long term M&A advice from strategic point of view i.e. what to focus on or invest in
Conducting research into potential targets for M&A
ROI modelling
Funding strategy and options
Exit planning:
Top team development and succession planning
Pricing and margin improvement advice and programs
Resource management and capacity planning
Corporate Finance
Support the M&A team with the execution of sale mandates, by:
Engaging with our clients to obtain necessary information to prepare and approve a Business Summary
Preparing Business Summaries - financial analysis, company positioning, growth plan, etc.
Conducting research into potential investors and acquirers
Engaging with potential acquirers, agreeing NDAs, distributing information and arranging initial meetings with the client
Modelling offers as they are received and preparing written step by step explanations for the client, highlighting the variables that impact on risk, value and commitment
Engaging with the client and their lawyers to mark-up Heads of Terms and liaising with the buyer until an agreed version is signed by both sides
Driving the due diligence and legal process, ensuring a timetable is agreed and adhered to and ensuring that the client’s FD is prepared and supported through DD preparation and interviews
About you
To be a good fit for this role you will:
Be proactive in everything you do, from your self-development to learning about our clients, their issues and how to resolve them
Be excited by change and enjoy challenging the status quo
Be collaborative in nature
Work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline driven environment and be effective whilst working on multiple projects
Enjoy building strong relationships with our existing clients
Ideally the candidate will have 1-3 years’ work experience within a management consultancy, accounting firms, or in an in-house finance role. Fresh graduate with relevant intern experiences will also be considered.
The working language is English. Strong command of spoken and written English is essential, additional language skills, such as Chinese, Korea, Japanese would be an advantage.
The preferred candidate will be part, or fully financially qualified with a recognised accounting qualification, such as CPA.
Interested candidates please send CV with cover letter, applications without cover letter will not be considered. Applications closes two weeks from the date of posting.
Application email: adminhk@sipartnersglobal.com
Geopolitics & Policy Current Openings
1.HKEX - Assocaite - Market Data, Data Licensing & Policy - Hong Kong
Application through:https://hkex.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HKEXCareerPage/job/HK-TWO-ES-6F/Associate---Market-Data---Data-Licensing---Policy_R001824
2.中国投资咨询有限责任公司 - Consulting intern - Beijing
岗位要求
1. 经济、金融、财务相关专业优先;
2. 2023年应届硕士毕业生优先；
3. 逻辑清晰，能独立思考，具备发散思维能力；
4. 以完成工作任务为导向，工作责任心强，吃苦耐劳；
5. 能够熟练运用各办公软件；
6. 有扎实的经济、金融、财务等相关专业基础。
岗位职责
1. 负责配合政府部门各项绩效考核工作；包括全流程预算绩效服务、编制绩效目标及绩效考核指标体系、编制项目考核方案、制定考核指标、组织实施考核、编制考核报告等；
2.负责配合相关经济类咨询工作，包括财务测算，成本核算，投融资分析等；
3. 负责配合相关行业研究，包括编制行业研究报告、经济效益分析报告等；
4. 其他日常工作。
岗位投递：请发送简历至公司招聘邮箱 recruitment@cicoc.cn
邮件标题为 “姓名+应聘岗位+学历+工作年限/实习时长”
3.British Chamber for Commerce (China)
Government Relations & Policy Intern (Chinese native speaker) - Beijing
What will you be expected to do?
Track policy and regulatory developments relevant to British businesses in China
Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work
Support the Chamber’s communication with businesses and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
Support the production of the Chamber’s flagship report, British Business Sentiment Survey, 2023-24
Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates and creating communications copy for advocacy newsletters
Assist in English-Chinese translation for Chamber communications and media copy
What do we expect from you?
Chinese native speaker with excellent English language skills, preferably in Beijing
Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in September and work for 3-6 months
A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
Good research ability
A strong work ethic
IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
Policy Inern (English native or near-native speaaker) - Beijing
What will you be expected to do?
Support the policy team on the delivery of summer projects, including assisting with meeting with members, taking meeting notes, research and reviewing translation
Support communication with business and government stakeholders on policy issues and initiatives
Assist with logistics in organising and delivering of policy and knowledge events
Assist in producing the Chamber’s ‘China in Five’ weekly policy updates
Conduct research relating to the Chamber’s policy work and knowledge events
Assist with drafting, editing, and proof-reading policy insights, reports and media copy for the Chamber
What do we expect from you?
Excellent Chinese and English language skills
Background in law, economics, business, public policy, international relations, languages or other relevant areas
Can work 3-5 days a week, start preferably in September and work for 4-6 months
A foundational understanding of China and Chinese public policy
A strong work ethic
Strong personal interest in China’s industrial and trade policy
Good research ability
IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite)
Application email: Please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter setting out your interest in applying for this position to: advocacy@britishchamber.cn
5.CCG - Assistant Researcher - Global Governance and Think Tank - Beijing
Position Responsibilities
1. Independently carry out planning, research and writing of selected topics for think tank books and other related work;
2.Independently carry out research work in the fields of think tank research, globalisation and global governance;
3.To complete other work assigned by superiors.
Requirements
1.Master's degree or above from key institutions at home and abroad;
2. strong writing skills, certain academic research ability, able to independently complete the writing of articles in the field of international relations, think tank research and other areas.
3. No restriction on majors, preferably related to economics, sociology, political science and management;
4. strong communication skills, logical thinking ability and learning ability;
5. 1-3 years of relevant work experience is preferred, think tanks, consulting organisations work experience is preferred;
6.Identify with the culture and values of think tanks, be interested in the development of think tanks, and have a strong interest in think tank research and other fields.
Application Email (I suggest to write in Chinese):hr@ccg.org.cn
6.中智管理咨询有限公司-政府业务部项目助理（可线上面试） - Guangzhou
【工作地点】
广州市越秀区中山三路33号中华国际中心A座2005室
【工作内容】
1、协助调研项目具体实施，包括调查样本确认、座谈会现场协助、问卷填报答疑（线上）、调查问卷催收、调查数据审核上报、数据整理统计分析等；
2、搜集与整理政府部门政策信息，并对业务相关数据信息进行针对性分析，协助项目经理编写项目方案和阶段性调查报告。
【工作要求】
1、管理学、社会学、经济学或人力资源管理相关专业，本科及以上学历；
2、具备较强的分析能力、系统的管理理论与扎实的写作功底；
3、熟练运用office办公软件。
【工作时间】
1、周一到周五9:00-17:30，双休日和法定节假日休息。
2、保证每周至少4-5日在公司实习时间，能接受外勤岀差。
【待遇】
薪资：135-150元/天，优秀应届硕士生可以转正。
【面试情况】
可线上面试。
【应聘邮箱】
hanqing.dai@ciicmc.com
邮件&简历命名：应聘岗位-姓名-学校
【官网】
www.ciicmc.com
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