Associate

Link Group

  • Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Join Our Dynamic Team in Hong Kong!Are you ready to elevate your career in financial services? DF King's Debt Issuer Services team in Hong Kong is seeking talented individuals to join us in executing complex bond transactions and making an impact in international corporate and sovereign debt issuances.About Us: DF King is a leading provider of proxy solicitation, corporate governance consulting, and other related services, and it operates as part of Link Group's Corporate Markets division. DF King is a leading global provider of financial services, specializing in assisting investment banks, law firms, and restructuring advisors in navigating the complexities of bondholder identification and liability management. With a reputation as the #1 agent for Liability Management (LM) deals, we are committed to excellence and delivering unparalleled service to our clients.Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate closely with our Hong Kong-based team to execute identification and agency roles on LM and debt restructuring transactions.
  • Engage effectively with bond issuers, investment bankers, and legal professionals, leveraging your excellent communication skills.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, coordinating seamlessly with teams in New York and London.
  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis to produce bond ownership reports and insights for issuer clients.
  • Build relationships with Central Securities Depositories and institutional investors to gather essential information about our clients' bonds.
  • Proactively contribute to process improvement initiatives and take the lead on internal projects.
  • Support database management and assist with updating marketing materials and various administrative tasks as required.
Experience & Qualifications:
  • Ideally, a minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate actions, with a focus on fixed income.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly advanced Excel skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • A self-starter with a genuine interest in finance and global markets.
  • Fluency in Mandarin or another Asian language is preferred.
  • Proficiency in writing VBA Macros and experience in database management or web design/development is advantageous.
Why Join Us? At DF King, we are committed to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. Whether you're an experienced industry professional or a junior candidate with potential, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities. Join us in a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions make a difference.Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're ready to join a dynamic team and advance your career in financial services, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with DF King in Hong Kong.About Us: Link Group is a leading fund administration and share registry specialist. We are a market leading provider of technology-enabled administration solutions, continually developing our offerings to expand with our clients' needs. Since our inception, Link Group has been entrusted by clients to handle sensitive data in a secure and confidential manner. Our core businesses of fund administration and securities registration are complemented by our expertise in digital solutions and data analytics.About the Team:Our Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, and employee share plans. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology .Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

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