Overview:

Join a dynamic, zero-to-one team in acquiring and growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong. Our investor, with 15+ years of experience in MBB consulting and senior leadership roles at global conglomerates, aims to acquire SMEs and drive 2x-3x growth in 3-5 years.

Hong Kong’s SME landscape presents a compelling market opportunity for our organization. The region is characterized by a rapidly aging population and a significant number of SMEs facing succession challenges. As business owners approach retirement age, they often encounter difficulties in finding suitable successors or exit strategies for their businesses. This creates an ideal environment where we can provide a solution to these succession challenges while driving growth and value creation.

Job Overview:

As part of a zero-to-one investment fund, you will get to experience the entire end-to-end process of sourcing and negotiating deals. You will work directly with the Founder and have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of mergers and acquisitions.

This role combines both “at the desk” analysis with “on the ground” execution. You must be willing to get your hands dirty often, and put yourself in the shoes of an operating owner. Strong performers may be considered for potential GM roles to operate the acquired targets or to continue in a M&A capacity.

Before applying, you should familiarize yourself with Entrepreneurship through Acquisition and Search Funds.

This is an unpaid internship with a flexible duration. The candidate should commit at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months starting immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and source potential SME acquisitions.
• Support the development of data crawling scripts to gather relevant information from various online sources.
• Conduct comprehensive research on targeted industries, competitors, and market trends.
• Collaborate with the hiring manager to develop evaluation frameworks and criteria for assessing potential acquisitions.
• Analyze financial statements and business performance metrics
• Perform due diligence activities, including data gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and financial models to support the evaluation process.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the hiring manager to discuss progress, challenges, and strategic considerations.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a business or related field of study, pursuing an undergraduate or MBA degree.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and business data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote and collaborative environment.
• Highly independent and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong local network in Hong Kong.
• Ability to hustle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and modelling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with the ability to develop scripts for data crawling and analysis.
• Fluency in Cantonese and English is a must (both written and spoken). Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
• Prior experience or coursework in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, or investment analysis is a plus.

Location: Hong Kong (remote)

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit a detailed résumé and a cover letter to [email protected].

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.