Investment Manager (PG)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Development of Investment Strategy

• Development of investment strategies and approach for venture capital investments in selected target geographies & industries; and
• Plan and carry out sector-based and theme-based coverage activities across target markets for deal sourcing and relationship developments.

2. Investment Evaluations

• Develop the investment pipeline and filter investment proposals based on suitable investment strategies;
• Lead in preparation of Investment Proposal papers;
• Carry out financial and fundamental analyses and coordinate due diligence activities (including building and maintaining financial and valuation models); and
• Oversee the preparation and execution of transaction documents.

3. Post-Investment Monitoring and Reporting

• Lead the documentation and reporting around monitoring and managing existing and new investments;
• Deliver value creation initiatives for the various investments made;
• Prepare presentation decks and other relevant documentation required for key stakeholder engagements and activities; and
• Prepare monthly and quarterly investment management and monitoring reports and reviews.

4. External Engagement

• Develop and maintain meaningful network of relationships with investors, business partners, founders, advisors, and intermediaries across markets;
• Monitor market and industry developments for deal sourcing opportunities; and
• Ensure support team updates and maintains database of contacts and coverage notes.

5. Other Responsibilities

• Ideate and help execute team process improvements;
• Prepare, document and review for the annual investment budgeting / allocation planning and contribute ideas during team meetings; and
• Collaborate with other relevant Investment geography teams on venture capital investment deals, and contribute to sharing of research or insights with the wider Investments division.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant functional discipline (private equity, investment banking, corporate finance or management consulting) gained within private equity funds, institutional investment firms, investment banks, or similar roles within consulting firms and large corporates.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a financial or STEM discipline. Alternatively, other qualifications coupled with a relevant track record or direct experience in performing quantitative / financial / investment / investment structuring analyses would be considered.
• Good financial modelling, analytical and presentation skills.
• Proven track record in displaying high initiative and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with peers in a high-performing team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage peers from within own team and cross-team collaborations; and internal stakeholders.
• Candidate has some Finance experience, understanding of investments and accounting to conceptualize ideas.
• Able to leverage on peer networks and team members for resources and support in investigating new ideas and concepts.
• Good understanding of local and regional geopolitical intricacies and nuances.