David Zhou Email & Phone Number

Beijing, China

• Provided strategic counsel to multinational enterprises, such as Lafarge, Syngenta, Grifols, Aramco, and LG, in the areas of capital raising and mergers and acquisitions, culminating in two successful deals valued at.
• Collaborated seamlessly with five HSBC Global Banking teams to execute complex cross-border transactions and to present compelling transaction proposals to clients
• Conducted in-depth research on the AI industry, including key trends, major players and fundraising activities over the past three years, to assist senior bankers in identifying and pursuing pre-IPO investment.
• Led two analysts in conducting due diligence processes within strict timetables, resulting in successful deal closure; coordinated as well with other stakeholders (e.g. legal, compliance and internal regulatory teams)

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

• Designed standardized model templates to automatically filter companies that might have potential capital raising needs, based on quantitative analysis on their financial statements
• Built complex financial models to value investment targets based on forecasted earnings and scenario analysis, aiding clients to eventually locate reasonable transaction prices at 12~15% discounts
• Drafted deal structuring proposals for mergers and acquisitions transactions based on research on 20+ comparable transactions and industry benchmarks, negotiating with clients to finalize favorable solutions
• Organized bi-weekly sessions with the Head of IBD to assist 10+ analysts in their career development, personal growth and cultural adaptation by providing guidance on networking, interpersonal skills and company values

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

HEC Paris Excellence Scholarship

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Finance, General, 3.94/4.30

First Class Honors, HKSAR Scholarship