CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

Director – Investment Banking

Investment BankingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSeoul, South KoreaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Extensive investment banking knowledge gained through at least 10 years of relevant experience at reputable investment banks.
Experience in business development, client coverage, or transaction execution in investment banking.
A strong client base and connections with industry players and contacts in South Korea, with personal respect in the market.
Abundant knowledge of market products, exchange rules, and other regulatory requirements.
A commercial and holistic perspective, with a proven track record of attaining performance goals.
Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, deal teams, and junior colleagues.
Highly developed and effective negotiation skills.
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
A degree in finance or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Support the development of CITIC CLSA’s South Korea investment banking business through client coverage, origination, and market relationship building.
Contribute to daily CFCM business activities and help ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Lead or support deal execution and client pitches, working with internal teams to deliver high-quality transaction outcomes.
Maintain and enhance CITIC CLSA’s client relationships and market presence in South Korea.
Coordinate with other offices within CITIC Securities Group on cross-border opportunities, including China-South Korea mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions.
Work with Institutional Equities and other internal teams to identify follow-on opportunities in the local market.
Support transaction process management, quality control, risk management, and performance monitoring as required.
Contribute to strategic initiatives and business planning for South Korea CFCM.
Promote CITIC CLSA’s services appropriately to support client development and revenue generation.
Share market knowledge and transaction experience with colleagues and junior team members.

Desired Qualifications

Preferably have fluency in Korean, English, and Chinese for writing and speaking.
A post-graduate management qualification or Master of Business Administration is ideal.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Support the development of CITIC CLSA’s South Korea investment banking business through client coverage, origination and market relationship building
Contribute to daily CFCM business activities and help ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures
Lead or support deal execution and client pitches, working with internal teams to deliver high-quality transaction outcomes
Maintain and enhance CITIC CLSA’s client relationships and market presence in South Korea
Coordinate with other offices within CITIC Securities Group on cross-border opportunities, including China-South Korea M&A and capital markets transactions
Work with Institutional Equities and other internal teams to identify follow-on opportunities in the local market
Support transaction process management, quality control, risk management and performance monitoring as required
Contribute to strategic initiatives and business planning for South Korea CFCM
Promote CITIC CLSA’s services appropriately to support client development and revenue generation
Share market knowledge and transaction experience with colleagues and junior team members

Requirements

Extensive investment banking knowledge gained through at least 10 years of relevant experience at reputable investment banks
Experience in business development, client coverage or transaction execution in investment banking
Strong client base and connection with industry players/contacts in South Korea – personally respectable in the market
Preferably tri-lingual fluency (writing and speaking) in Korean, English and Chinese
Abundant knowledge of market products, exchange rules and other regulatory requirements
Commercial and holistic thinker with proven track record of attaining performance goals
Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders, deal teams and junior colleagues
Highly developed and effective negotiation skills
Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
Degree qualified in a finance or related discipline, ideally with a post-grad management qualification or MBA

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About the Company

CITIC CLSA

Asia-focused capital markets and investment group

CITIC CLSA provides capital markets and investment services in Asia and beyond, supporting global institutional investors, corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The company uses its award-winning research, extensive Asia network, and direct links to China to help clients access and invest in Asian markets. Its team operates across 13 countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, combining local knowledge with international reach. This mix helps clients execute deals, conduct in-depth market analysis, and grow their investment portfolios through China and Asia-focused opportunities. What sets CITIC CLSA apart is its deep regional network and China connections, which contrast with broader global banks and smaller regional firms. The goal is to enable clients to grow by leveraging Asia’s markets and China’s opportunities through expert advisory, research, and execution across the globe.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $834.9M
Headquarters: Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Founded: 1986

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