Acuris – Data Analyst (Korean Speaking) – 5400
ION Analytics, Full-time, Hong Kong or Shanghai
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Mergermarket (a division of ION Analytics) is a global provider of in-depth analysis and forward-looking information on corporate strategy and M&A activity for investment banks, private equity firms, advisors and corporate clients.
The position offers unique opportunities to get full exposure to M&A markets and to familiarize on Equity Capital Market activities in overall Asia. The role will primarily involve researching, evaluating and pricing mergers and acquisitions as well as producing in-depth sector and country reports.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Performing desktop research on real-time M&A transactions
- Interpreting financial data and other financial information in relation to M&A transactions
- Contributing to and producing reports and data for publications based on this research using specialized knowledge of the M&A arena and the financial markets;
- Quality checking the historical database to ensure it reflects and provides a consistent high standard of data and analysis
- Analyzing specific transactions to determine whether or not they meet the database inclusion criteria
- Cleaning and updating the database to ensure that deal records, company records and individual profiles are accurate and comprehensive
- Tracking and updating a specific universe of private equity firms in terms of their activity.
Following qualifications are expected for an ideal candidate:
- Fluency, including knowledge of business terminology, in English and Korean;
- A Business, Finance, Economics degree or equivalent preferred but not essential;
- Detail-oriented, diligent and with a genuine interest in M&A/Corporate Finance;
- Understanding of financial statements;
- Good computer skills (especially Excel); Other programming language such as python is a plus;
- Highly numerate;
- Knowledge of research methodologies.
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