Associate, Private Equity

• Newly created role
• Excellent culture and training opportunities

About Our Client Our client is an independent investment manager, managing institutional sized assets. The firm has been active in the markets for over ten years, operating with a lean yet highly professional team that is investing in public markets, hedge funds and private markets. Using prime technology, the company is highly efficient and positions itself among the best private asset managers - remaining discreet and confidential.They are expanding their Private Markets team in Asia and strengthening the team with the following new hire: Associate, Private Equity.

Job Description This role identifies, analyses and proposes investment opportunities in the space of private equity (PE) funds and co-investments. In coordination with the Senior Investment Officer, the successful candidate will run investment processes and monitor investment portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic research and analysis of PE markets and industry trends
• Contribute to sourcing, research and execution for PE funds or co-investments opportunities, with a focus on Asia Pacific
• Due diligence including investment analysis, financial modelling, composing investment memos and IC presentations, presenting investment opportunities and managing investment subscriptions
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis of transactions; in addition, portfolio monitoring and management, reporting and project work, in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors or consultants
• Contribute to internal team discussions and participate in meetings with senior leadership at PE funds and management teams
• Networking with lead investors in the region

The Successful Applicant

• Excellent academic qualifications with two or more years of total experience in PE fund investments/co-investments or investment banking would be preferred
• Exceptional candidates with relevant M&A, transaction services or investment banking experience who demonstrate strong interest in research on PE managers and in evaluating co-investment opportunities may also be considered
• Expertise in equity valuation and financial modelling would be preferred and familiarity with database tools such as Preqin would be highly valued
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research, interpret complex financial data and synthesize results
• Besides being a good team-player, candidates should also demonstrate maturity, integrity and possess the ability to interact with industry participants and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Challenge and accept change constructively

What's on Offer Our client, a leading private investment manager, is looking to hire this newly created headcount in Singapore. The firm has an excellent culture and a highly autonomous work environment and is looking to add an individual who is highly independent.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7124534