Education & Professional Certifications

• Academic Background: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, or Business Administration from a top-tier university. An MBA or Master of Finance is highly advantageous.
• Professional Credentials: CFA, ACCA, or CPA certification is required.
• Preferred: A Fund Management Certificate issued by the State Securities Commission (SSC) is a significant asset.

Experience & Track Record

• Industry Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in Investment, M&A Transaction Advisory, Corporate Restructuring, and Infrastructure Investment. A background in Private Equity (PE) funds or Corporate Finance is highly preferred.
• Deal Track Record: Proven history of successfully executing multiple M&A transactions across the entire lifecycle, from sourcing through to a successful exit.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated track record of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, including investment analysts, legal advisors, and external consultants.
• Portfolio Value Creation: Hands-on experience in post-investment management, driving operational improvements, value creation initiatives, and managing board-level strategic decisions.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Expert-level proficiency in advanced financial modeling and valuation techniques (including DCF, SOTP, complex earnings models, and comparable transaction analysis).
• Financial & Accounting Literacy: Deep understanding of complex consolidated financial statements and thorough knowledge of accounting standards (VAS and IFRS).
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of VNese corporate law, securities regulations, infrastructure law, and PPP/BOT/BT frameworks, alongside navigating government procedures.
• Deal Structuring: Advanced proficiency in project finance, capital structuring, tax optimization, and strategic deal structuring.