Our client is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Investment Analyst to join its growing credit investment team in Hong Kong.

This role presents a rare opportunity to work alongside experienced investment professionals on a wide range of complex and bespoke credit transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm offers a differentiated investment platform with internal capital and strategic partnerships across private credit, special situations, and other alternative investment strategies. The successful candidate will gain full exposure to the investment lifecycle, from thematic research and due diligence to transaction structuring and execution.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience in private credit, structured finance, investment banking, or related advisory roles, who are looking to deepen their technical skillset and build a long-term career in alternative investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the origination and execution of private credit and structured finance investments across various sectors and geographies.
• Perform detailed buy-side due diligence, including financial analysis, credit risk assessment, commercial and industry research.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support deal underwriting, cash flow analysis, and scenario sensitivity testing.
• Prepare comprehensive investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal stakeholders and the investment committee.
• Assist in presenting investment opportunities to senior team members and contribute to transaction structuring discussions.
• Participate in post-investment monitoring, including covenant compliance, performance tracking, and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with external advisors and internal teams (legal, tax, compliance) throughout the deal process.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field from reputable Universities.
2. Strong technical foundation in financial modelling, valuation techniques, and credit analysis.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyse financial statements and evaluate risk across capital structures.
4. Solid understanding of key investment concepts such as IRR, MOIC, downside protection, and collateral structures.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
6. Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious.
7. Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
8. Fluency in English is required; Mandarin or Cantonese is an advantage.
9. Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in any of the following sectors:

• Private credit, mezzanine, or direct lending funds
• Structured finance or special situations investing
• Real estate private equity or private equity with credit exposure
• Investment banking (leveraged finance, structured products, or principal investing)
• Restructuring or transaction advisory firms