Analyst/Associate/VP, Cross-Border Investment Banking Department, Essence Securities Co Ltd Founded in 2006, Essence Securities is a leading Chinese investment bank providing a broad range of services including investment banking, brokerage, underwriting, sales & trading, research and asset management including private equity investments. Essence Securities has currently 7,500 employees, 45 subsidiaries and over 300 retail branches in China. The parent company of Essence, State Development & Investment Corp (“SDIC”), is one of the largest state-owned investment holding companies in China. The core business of Essence Cross-Border Investment Banking Department includes: • Execution of investments for the cross-border private equity fund which focuses on global SME companies. The fund provides value creation opportunities by delivering the Chinese market; • M&A advisory covering both buy-side / sell-side and inbound / outbound transaction, supporting both Chinese clients in developing overseas growth strategies and international clients gaining better access to China. The position is based in Greater New York City -- Washington, D.C. area or Shanghai China, responsibilities include: • Conduct detailed industry and company research based on the specified criteria, including substantial desktop research, in order to identify investment opportunities; • Initiation and participation in marketing and business development activities by preparing presentation materials and approaching target companies; • Execution of M&A transactions, including business analysis, financial modelling and valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation. Interested candidates please send their CVs to ******@outlook.com

Requirements: • 2-6 years of work experience gained at investment banks, private equity funds, consulting firms, accounting firms and MNCs (corporate development and strategic planning); Outstanding academic record, preferably in a relevant discipline such as Business & Economics / Engineering & Science; • Willing to travel and ready to perform in a fast-paced environment; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop strategic dialogues with existing and potential target companies as well as clients; • Able to attend on-site interviews in Mainland China is a plus; • Highly motivated self-starter willing to integrate in a truly international working environment. Interested candidates please send their CVs to*******@outlook.com