Junsoo Ethan Lim
Turning Vision into Action, Passion into Results.
Target Field
Private Equity, Investment Due Diligence, and Value-Up Strategy
  • Interested in developing and executing performance-driven value-up strategies post-investment
  • Focus on buyout and structured investments in mid-sized companies in Korea and broader Asia
Core skills
Valuation
DCF, LBO, Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transactions
M&A Process
Deal sourcing, Due diligence, SPA/investment agreement execution
Strategy Implementation
Market expansion, profitability improvement, post-merger integration (PMI)
Languages
Korean (native), English (fluent)
Certifications
CFA Level II passed, Bloomberg Market Concepts completed
Career Highlights
Northstar Group, Singapore — Investment Manager
Aug 2021 – Aug 2024
  • Executed Buyout and Growth investments in mid-sized consumer and technology companies across Southeast Asia
  • Led deal sourcing, industry research, due diligence, and valuation modeling
  • Directed operational improvement initiatives, including cost optimization, market expansion, and M&A-driven synergy realization
  • Prepared LP reporting and fund performance updates
  • Key deal: Drove 30% revenue growth following acquisition of an Indonesian food company
Houlihan Lokey, New York — Senior Associate, Corporate Finance Group
Jul 2016 – Jul 2019
  • Advised mid-market clients on M&A and capital raising transactions
  • Led preparation of investment memoranda, financial models, and industry research; participated in client pitches
  • Closed multiple transactions totaling over $900M
  • Collaborated closely with private equity firms and strategic investors
William Blair, Chicago — Analyst → Associate, Investment Banking
Aug 2012 – Jun 2016
  • Advised small to mid-sized companies on growth capital raises and sell-side M&A
  • Performed valuation modeling, company analysis, investor communications, and transaction structuring
Seoul National University, Graduate School of Business — MBA Teaching Assistant (Part-time)
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
  • Supported instruction for finance and strategy courses
  • Facilitated team projects and class operations for incoming MBA students
Education
Harvard Business School (MBA)
Cambridge, MA, USA
Aug 2019 – Jun 2021
  • Completed Private Equity track; Dean's List
  • Active member of the Finance Club and Asia Business Club
Seoul National University (B.A. in Economics)
Seoul, South Korea
Mar 2008 – Feb 2012
  • Double major in Business Administration
  • GPA: 4.1 / 4.3
Other Activities
Organized events for the Harvard PE/VC Club
Participated in the Seoul National University MBA alumni mentoring program
Attended BCG Strategy Workshop (2019)
Contact & Next Steps
Email
junsooethanlim@gmail.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/junsooethan89
Meeting Availability
Open to coordinate convenient times for discussions.