Job opening: Investment Management Trainee

Argyle Street Management Limited

Founded in 2002, we are a Hong Kong-based boutique fund management company investing on behalf of institutions, high net-worth professional investors / family offices. We manage funds in special situations strategy with AUM over two billion US dollars focusing in private investments in Southeast Asia and Greater China.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a highly proactive and motivated trainee to join our team. This role will primarily focus on Southeast Asian and Greater China special situation investments. As an integral part of our investment team, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth analysis, identifying investment opportunities, and providing strategic recommendation to support our investment decisions.

Responsibilities:

  • Support investment managers throughout the whole investment life cycle (i.e., Sourcing, execution, as well as post-investment management) on transactions covering diverse asset class (i.e., traded securities, mezzanine financing, secondary private equity, and NLPs)
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis for equity, debt, and various structured transactions to assess potential investment opportunities
  • Evaluate investment prospects, including analyzing financial statements, assessing creditworthiness, and conducting due diligence on potential investments.
  • Prepare detailed investment reports, presentations, and other documentation to effectively communicate investment recommendations
  • Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market developments to enhance investment strategies
  • Provide comprehensive support for fund management activities, encompassing various responsibilities such as marketing, handling client data, and addressing information requests.

Qualification:

  • University graduate with knowledge in accounting & corporate finance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint. Basic knowledge in VBA will be advantageous
  • Demonstrate fervent enthusiasm for the investment and fund management industry, as well as deep industry curiosity for business and current affairs
  • Solid analytical skills with the ability to perform in-depth financial analysis and due diligence
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex investment concepts effectively.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

If you are a driven and self-motivated graduate with a passion for special situations investing in Southeast Asia and Greater China, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional investment results and creating long-term value for our clients.

Application instructions

To apply, please submit the following to recruitment.frmt@asmhk.com with the following subject header “Job Application – Investment Management Trainee”

  1. Resume in PDF with the following format – “FOT[FirstnameLastname].pdf”; AND
  2. Applicants should also attach either i(a) / i(b) AND ii
    1. Either of:
      1. A computational program showcasing specific mathematical calculations using VBA / Python / JavaScript / other widely used programming languages, with clear commenting on functions and variables
      2. An excel file with models you have done for any business classes (including but not limited to finance, accounting, valuation, consulting, etc)
    2. A written assignment

Please note that i(b) and ii should be an assignment in an academic program or in a commercial setting

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