Deal Origination Partner – ASEAN M&A

Company Description GARYO FINANCE provides strategic finance advisory services to clients across a wide range of industries in the ASEAN region. The firm focuses on high-impact financial solutions that support cross-border growth, restructuring, and investment decisions. Working closely with corporate clients, investors, and entrepreneurs, GARYO FINANCE helps translate complex financial data into actionable strategies. Team members collaborate in a dynamic environment that values regional expertise, analytical rigor, and client-centric outcomes.
Role Description The Deal Origination Partner – ASEAN M&A is a contract, remote role responsible for sourcing and evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities across the ASEAN region. Day-to-day activities include identifying potential targets and investors, conducting preliminary financial and strategic assessments, and building and maintaining relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms, and other deal stakeholders. The role involves coordinating information gathering, preparing concise deal teasers and investment summaries, and supporting early-stage due diligence to determine deal feasibility. The partner will collaborate closely with internal advisory teams, contribute to transaction pipeline reporting, and ensure that origination activities align with the firm’s strategic priorities and ethical standards.
Qualifications
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends, business models, and transaction structures.
Solid understanding of finance and investments, including valuation concepts, capital structures, and M&A fundamentals.
Experience in due diligence, with exposure to reviewing financial, commercial, and operational information.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis relevant to evaluating potential deals.
Familiarity with ASEAN market dynamics and regulatory environments is highly beneficial.
Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; additional ASEAN languages are an advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced qualifications (e.g., CFA, MBA) are a plus.
Self-directed work style with the ability to manage a remote, contract-based workload and meet agreed timelines.

Work arrangement
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