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Michael Ng, Finance Expert in London, United Kingdom
Michael Ng

Finance Expert in London, United Kingdom

Member since October 24, 2019
With J.P. Morgan, Citi, and January Capital, Michael has executed $5+ billion in M&A and capital raising transactions. He freelances to leverage his experience across investment banking and principal investing, particularly in financial modeling, investor presentations, investment analysis, and M&A. He has served on the boards of venture-backed companies operating across three continents, advising on growth strategy, fundraising, and M&A.
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Career Highlights

Education

Select Certifications

  • GAICD
    Australian Institute of Company Directors

Employment

  • Financial Consultant

    2019 - PRESENT
    Self-employed
    • Assisted startups and growth-orientated businesses with business plan development, financial modeling, fundraising, and strategic advisory.
    • Supported small-to-medium sized businesses with M&A transactions on an end-to-end basis, whether for large-scale deals or smaller bolt-on acquisitions.
    • Played a leading role in the fundraising process for a new venture capital fund, ranging from investor outreach to document/collateral preparation.
    Focus areas: DCF Modeling, Leveraged Buyouts, LBO Modeling, Early-stage Venture Capital, Waterfall Modeling, Financial Analysis, Three Statement Operating Model, Valuation, Business Plan Consultant, Business Plan Consulting, Financial Modeling, Advisory, Business Planning, Fundraising, Venture Capital, Startups, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Senior Associate

    2018 - 2019
    J.P. Morgan
    • Led project management of multiple buy and sell sides M&A engagements ranging from $100 million to $5 billion, through day-to-day client communication, detailed preparation of diligence materials, and negotiation of transaction documentation.
    • Acted as one of the key points of contact for Australian J.P. Morgan investment bankers in the areas of private and public M&A.
    • Spearheaded a management presentation for a live public market over $1 billion M&A defense situation, integrating detailed divisional overviews (in technology and asset base), an analysis of the broader market, and historical and forecast financials.
    • Developed a detailed financial model in preparation for the sale of a leading data center platform in Australia.
    • Devised a takeover defense manual on how companies should respond to takeover offers and approaches in both private and public market contexts.
    Focus areas: DCF Modeling, LBO Modeling, Financial Analysis, Three Statement Operating Model, Valuation, Private Equity, Leveraged Buyouts, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Negotiation, Financial Modeling, M&A (Sell-side), M&A (Buy-side), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Investment Manager

    2016 - 2018
    January Capital
    • Sourced, screened, performed due diligence, and executed venture capital investments in Asia, Australia, and the United States for a $200 million fund.
    • Built a financial model for a $10 million growth equity investment into a mature healthcare business, incorporating full three-statement functionality, as well as returns, valuation, and sensitivity analysis.
    • Collaborated with the management of a portfolio company to create a five-year financial forecast for a multinational eCommerce business. The business was acquired one year later by a Fortune 100 retail giant.
    • Developed a forward strategic plan for a global edtech business in support of a $30 million investment round by international venture investors.
    • Co-designed a pitch deck for a $5 million Series A capital raise of a logistics startup focused on improving last mile delivery with proprietary technology.
    • Coordinated fundraising efforts for an early-stage venture capital fund vehicle, which was focused on specific geography, with each investment able to co-matched by government capital.
    Focus areas: DCF Modeling, Early-stage Venture Capital, Waterfall Modeling, Financial Analysis, Three Statement Operating Model, Business Plan Consulting, Business Plan Consultant, Valuation, Investment Analysis, Exit Strategy, Exit Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Capital Raising, Capital Raising, Private Equity, Growth Capital Raising, Venture Capital

  • Investment Banking Analyst

    2015 - 2016
    Citi
    • Prepared pitch decks regarding acquisition opportunities and potential financing to clients in the healthcare, technology, media, and industrial services sectors. The ideas which were progressed ultimately resulted in the execution of $1+ billion worth of transactions.
    • Built and maintained detailed valuation models for key coverage clients in healthcare, technology, media, and industrial services. The analysis incorporated discounted cash flow, sponsor capacity to pay (LBO), trading and transaction comparables, and associated sensitivities to ensure clients could appropriate value their own businesses.
    • Created a dynamic merger model incorporating accretion/dilution analysis for various listed targets, with sensitivities relating to pro-forma leverage, synergies, and target identity.
    • Created the leveraged buyout model for a leading private equity fund's $1.5 billion acquisition of a Pan-Asian healthcare services company.
    • Built a detailed financing model for the refinancing of $700 million of syndicated debt facilities for a $2 billion listed industrial services company.
    Focus areas: DCF Modeling, Leveraged Buyouts, LBO Modeling, Financial Analysis, Three Statement Operating Model, Valuation, Private Equity, Valuation Analysis, Financial Modeling, Pitch Books, Investor Presentations, Equity Capital, Debt Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Other Experience

  • How Freelance Finance Consultants Are Beating Big Firms (Publication)
    https://www.toptal.com/finance/business-consultants/freelance-finance-consultant
    Freelance finance consultants are delivering high-quality results for clients at a lower cost than traditional consulting firms. How do they manage to do it? One of Toptal’s most in-demand finance freelancers, Michael Ng, explains how freelancers are able to outdo their more established competitors when it comes to communication, expertise, and ROI.

Education

  • AMP in Business
    2020 - 2020
    Yale School of Management - United States of America
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree in Corporate Finance
    2011 - 2014
    The University of Western Australia - Australia

Certifications

  • GAICD
    JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT
    Australian Institute of Company Directors

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