Mergermarket (a division of ION Analytics) is a global provider of in-depth analysis and forward-looking information on corporate strategy and M&A activity for investment banks, private equity firms, advisors and corporate clients.

The position offers unique opportunities to get full exposure to M&A markets and to familiarize on Equity Capital Market activities in overall Asia. The role will primarily involve researching, evaluating and pricing mergers and acquisitions as well as producing in-depth sector and country reports.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing desktop research on real-time M&A transactions
• Interpreting financial data and other financial information in relation to M&A transactions
• Contributing to and producing reports and data for publications based on this research using specialized knowledge of the M&A arena and the financial markets
• Quality checking the historical database to ensure it reflects and provides a consistent high standard of data and analysis
• Analyzing specific transactions to determine whether or not they meet the database inclusion criteria
• Cleaning and updating the database to ensure that deal records, company records and individual profiles are accurate and comprehensive
• Tracking and updating a specific universe of private equity firms in terms of their activity.

Following qualifications are expected for an ideal candidate:

• Fluency, including knowledge of business terminology, in English and Korean;
• A Business, Finance, Economics degree or equivalent preferred but not essential;
• Detail-oriented, diligent and with a genuine interest in M&A/Corporate Finance;
• Understanding of financial statements;
• Good computer skills (especially Excel); Other programming language such as python is a plus;
• Highly numerate;
• Knowledge of research methodologies.

Mergermarket is a global M&A news and intelligence provider, producing in-depth analysis and forward-looking information on corporate strategy and M&A activity to the financial community.

Headquartered in London, we have a global presence with regional head offices in New York and Hong Kong and other key offices in San Francisco, Mumbai, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.