Cyn Li Lee
Accountancy
Nanyang Business School
Summary
I am excited to be involved in entrepreneurship and venture. In my current role as an adviser to growth companies, my goal is to assist them in terms of investment, partnerships /customers expansion and most importantly building sustainable and impactful businesses. This draws upon my previous experiences in investment banking where I successfully closed $300M deals across Southeast Asia; and corporate advisory role strategizing for growth and large companies.
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Work Experience
Investment, East Asia Dec 2017 - Present
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) SingaporeI work with the Investment Team in NZTE to assist international business development and investments for growth companies. I work directly with founders especially in the technology space and mid-to-large corporations to advise and facilitate their fund raising process, acquisitions, divestment or strategic expansions. I am responsible for understanding of founders/management teams before representing them and reviewing of pitch decks, business financial models, information memorandums and strategy capital raising plans. My networks are with Southeast Asia based venture capitals, private equity funds, family offices and institutions to promote opportunities and managing investors relationships. In addition, I design one-to-many programs to assist companies in reaching their targeted audience and quality investors as required.
Corporate Advisory Manager Dec 2014 - Nov 2017
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Limited SingaporeI was part of the founding members to set up cross- border Merger Acquisitions team in SMTB Singapore. We cover Japan and Southeast Asia for deals and are sector agnostic.
I was responsible for originating MA deals, sourcing suitable targets in the market to meet clients investment requirements. I advise mainly investors/acquirors regarding deal processes and structures according to restrictions and limitations in each jurisdiction, and general corporate finance advice. I have direct contact with clients, investment banks, law firms, etc for opportunities in the market and responsible for clients and partners relationships management.
I draft confidentiality agreements, letter of intent, negotiate on deal price and review shares purchase agreements, etc for discussion with lawyers. In addition, manage deal processes including data room, due diligence, deal completion procedures by working with legal, financial tax advisors and management teams. I review and analyze marketing document including teasers, information memorandums, management presentations, financial statements, financial projections, etc
Corporate Finance Senior Associate Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Deloitte and Touche SingaporeCovering Southeast Asia, China and Australia for investment banking deals across technology, consumer, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. My responsibilities include advising on a wide range of strategic MA transactions including, both buy-side and sell-side deal processes and structures, valuation and general corporate finance advice. We also act as independent financial advisor to capital markets mandates.
Senior Jul 2010 - Nov 2012
Deloitte and Touche SingaporeIn-depth audit and analysis of financial statements for global financial institutions (US, China, HK, Singapore) as my sector focus. Clients include large wholesale banks, offshore banks, asset management and private equity funds.
Education
Certificate of Disruptive Strategy and Entrepreneurship Programmes (Business Administration) Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Harvard Business School Executive Education SingaporeBachelor of Accountancy, Honors (Accounting) Jul 2007 - Jun 2010
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeOther Skills
Q&A with Cyn Li Lee
What excites you about the field that you are in?
The entrepreneurs visions and passions; the intensity / pace of changes and scaling up with their companies while keeping them in check for pragmatic idealism.
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What do you do to keep up with the current issues and trends in your field?
Talk to people to learn fast and narrow on issues I want to focus on. Read and analyse to learn in-depth on key issues that help with my field. Constant reminder to broaden exposure with different perspectives as there is no right or wrong in many matters.
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If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for your field?
I would stop contemplating and start executing business ideas. It is the best time to fail and shape ourselves for the future.
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