Senior Associate, Investments, HK (R0129)
Coller Capital is one of the world’s leading investors in the private capital secondaries market, with over US$50bn in assets under management and a track record of transforming the complex end of secondaries since 1990. With 11 global offices, we operate at scale and at pace, bringing creativity, innovation, and deep structuring expertise to every transaction.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where high‑performing individuals can thrive. We actively seek a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives across our teams.
We are looking for an Associate to support our investment team in Hong Kong across the full deal cycle through research, analysis, financial modelling, and coordination of internal and external workstreams.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate potential transactions including performing detailed sector and company research and analysis.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with deal execution and transaction management.
• Financial modelling including company valuation analysis, private equity fund analysis and transaction structure modelling.
• Prepare materials for Investment Committee and other internal meetings.
• Interact with external consultants and advisers as required regarding analysis.
• Coordination of execution and legal workstreams including document negotiation and preparation. Assist with closing process including liaising with Coller’s in-house legal team, fund administrators, and external board of directors.
(for example, receipt and sale/retention of distributed stock proceeds).
• Prepare returns forecasts, commentary, and other investment information for internal monitoring purposes.
• Conduct desk research for marketing, deal sourcing and fundraising.
• Build strong relationships with GPs/Investors/Consultants/Advisers.
• Undertake warm/hot calling and cold calling (all usually as part of a team focused on a specific geographic area, sector or transaction type).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL
• Experience within a relevant industry (you will have completed your analyst training or equivalent and may have some experience at an Associate level) including;
o private equity
o funds of funds
o pension fund
o family office
o M&A / corporate finance
o leveraged finance
o an investment consulting firm (finance focus)
o as an investor/LP
• Good transactional experience.
• Very strong analytical abilities.
• Advanced financial and business modelling skills.
• MBA degree preferred
• Fluent (written and spoken) English
• Fluency in Korean, Japanese or another South East Asian language would be preferable
Coller Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to complying with all applicable laws of the respective jurisdiction in which we operate.
Coller Capital is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applications on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments at interview in order to fully support and promote your talent.
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- Department
- Investments
- Locations
- Hong Kong
About Coller Capital
Coller Capital, founded in 1990, is one of the world's leading investors in the secondary market for private assets – and widely acknowledged as an innovator in secondaries.
The firm provides liquidity solutions to private markets investors worldwide, acquiring interests in private equity, private credit, and other private markets assets. With headquarters in London, and offices in New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Luxembourg, Zurich, Melbourne and Montreal, Coller’s multinational investment team has a truly global reach.
In January 2021, the firm closed Coller International Partners VIII, with committed capital (including co-investment vehicles) of just over $9 billion and backing from over 200 of the world’s leading institutional investors.
In February 2022, the firm closed Coller Credit Opportunities I, with committed capital (including co-investment vehicles) of c.$1.45 billion and backing from over 40 institutional investors.
In March 2023, Coller Capital announced the creation of its global Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions (“PWSS”) business to provide further access to private capital markets for high-net-worth individuals.