Overview
A leading global consulting firm is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate
As an Associate/Senior Associate, you will be working on assignments across various industries and moving amongst core practices, which include:
- Expert Witness Services in Commercial Disputes and International Arbitration
- Finance and Business Valuation
- Intellectual Property Advice and Valuation
- Forensic Accounting and Investigations
- Economic Consulting, Regulation and Business Strategy
From providing key support to market-leading experts testifying in high-stakes litigation to being an integral team member consulting on large-scale projects, you will apply intellectual rigour to casework whilst developing practical, real-world experience and gaining in-depth insight into how businesses, industries and markets operate.
Associates in the Hong Kong practice will be supported in studying for a chartered accountancy qualification (e.g. CPA with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or equivalent).
This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in finance at the cutting edge of business matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day activities of the firm’s Hong Kong office through excellent quality analyses and preparing key deliverables for internal and external use
- Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform tasks including, but not limited to quality of earnings, financial trend analysis, working capital trending, and benchmark, financial statement review, business plan assessments and cash flow statements
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with experts, professionals from other firms and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
The ability to think through complex issues and to present logical analysis in a clear, concise manner is vital to the services we provide to clients. Collaborative working skills are essential, as we often work in small, focused teams.
We highly value a record of outstanding academic work in candidates and so require a first or upper-second honours degree in your University qualification. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate:
- A high level of enthusiasm and proactivity
- An attention to detail
- The ability to communicate ideas succinctly
- Strong quantitative skills, relevant degrees may be beneficial and this will be tested in the interview process
- When required, the ability to produce high-quality work under tight timelines
- A willingness to take ownership of work
- The ability to work as part of a team and effectively with others
- (Spoken and written) fluency in Chinese. Fluency in other languages is also welcome
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance or related field
Additional Skills for Senior Associates
- Proven experience in a consultancy environment (e.g Professional Services, Management Consultancy, Valuations, or Disputes and Investigations)
- Strong analytic and quantitative skills (including proficiency with analytical/statistical software such as R and Excel), along with practical problem-solving abilities
- Strong problem solving and project management skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Ability to work well independently or in a team dynamic
