Associate, M&A Advisory Services

Position Title: Associate, M&A Advisory Services

Location: Hybrid

Headquarter: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Reporting To: Head of Advisory

Employment Type: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

1. About ASART

ASART is a leading boutique advisory firm in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Vietnam, with a focus on strategic synergies and investment returns. Our firm was found to deliver trusted world-class M&A expertise, practical experience, and local insights to leading Vietnamese companies and long-standing multinational corporations who want to grow their global presence and succeed in Vietnam and Asia.

Together we lead a dynamic team of 20+ members and 200+ years of combined experience, with a relentless focus on M&A, strategy, and Vietnam and an unwavering commitment in being the best in what we do to serve business owners, investors, and C-level executives the way we want to be served.

We select visionary leaders, problem solvers, and team players with intelligence, energy, and integrity to lead projects, close deals, and set a good example of what it is like to be genuinely successful.

2. Position Overview

We are looking for an outstanding Associate to join our M&A Advisory Team. As an Associate, you will take day-to-day ownership of transaction workstreams, leading analysis, structuring deliverables, coordinating due diligence, and engaging directly with clients, investors, and counterparties. You will guide and review the work of your working team members and be a trusted voice in shaping transaction strategy and recommendations.

This role is ideal for experienced professionals ready to step into greater deal ownership and client-facing responsibility. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgment with the maturity to manage stakeholders, mentor junior team members, and keep complex, fast-moving transactions on track. We are looking for individuals who take pride in the quality of their work, who communicate with clarity and confidence, and who are committed to the long-term success of the firm and its clients.

3. Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Advisory

• Work closely with Functional Heads, Team Leaders, Senior Professionals, and Managers to execute multiple M&A and corporate finance engagements, taking ownership of assigned transaction workstreams.
• Lead the execution of M&A transaction and advisory workstreams across target identification, market screening, due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation, and closing, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Conduct and oversee financial, commercial, industry, and market analyses to assess business performance, key risks, value drivers, strategic alternatives, and transaction opportunities.
• Develop and review financial models, forecasts, valuation analyses, and scenario analyses to support transaction structuring, pricing, investment evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead the preparation and review of transaction materials, including pitchbooks, IMs, teasers, proposals, and client presentations, ensuring analytical accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Manage due diligence processes, data room activities, transaction documentation, and deal coordination, working with clients, counterparties, advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure completeness and timely execution.
• Participate in client and management discussions, present analytical findings and recommendations, and provide transaction insights to support decision-making and deal execution.
• Identify and resolve transaction, analytical, and operational issues within assigned workstreams, escalating material issues and recommending appropriate solutions to senior management.
• Review and guide Analysts work, providing technical direction, quality control, and coaching to ensure high standards of execution and professional development.

Business Development, Risk & Professional Standards

• Contribute to the firm's business development and growth initiatives by identifying potential clients, business opportunities, strategic relationships, and market opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, investors, industry participants, and other relevant stakeholders to support transaction origination and the firm's market presence.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's strategies, policies, regulatory requirements, risk management framework, and professional standards across assigned engagements.
• Take ownership of the quality, accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of work products and deliverables, while proactively identifying and mitigating transaction, operational, and reputational risks.
• Uphold the firm's professional standards, ethics, and reputation in all interactions with clients, counterparties, and other stakeholders.

4. Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Valuation, Private Equity, or related fields is preferred.
• CFA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualifications (or progress toward such qualifications) are advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience leading workstreams or deliverables within live transactions, with direct client or counterparty exposure.
• Strong command of valuation methodologies, deal structuring, and corporate finance principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as AI tools.
• Familiarity with financial databases and research tools is an advantage.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities, and to lead deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Vietnamese, with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence, professional maturity, and sound judgment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, integrity, and responsibility, with a high degree of confidentiality and ethical awareness.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, positive attitude, and strong commitment to continuous learning and delivering exceptional results.
• Comfortable working in a flexible environment, with strong self-discipline and a commitment to maintaining high-quality work and results.

5. What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile M&A and corporate finance transactions.
• Exposure to business owners, investors, multinational corporations, and leading Vietnamese enterprises.
• Professional, entrepreneurial, and collaborative working environment.
• Merit-based career development and promotion opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on experience, performance and seniority.
• Discretionary bonus based on contribution and trustworthiness.
• Continuous learning and mentorship from experienced advisory professionals.
• ESOP for qualified team players.

6. How to Apply:

• Send your resume via email [Confidential Information] or contact Ms. Nhi Tran at +84 909 307 430 for more information.
• By applying your application, you consent to ASART collecting, using, and storing the personal information you provide for the purpose of conducting this recruitment process and any related follow-up steps.