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Investment Manager / Associate (Execution Focus) Location: Singapore

About the Client

Our client is a Japan-based investment group with over 20 years of history and more than USD 3.5 billion in accumulated AUM . The firm has established a Singapore office as its ASEAN hub , focusing on investment opportunities across corporations, real estate, infrastructure, and investment funds . The platform is known for taking a hands-on approach with portfolio companies , strengthening governance and financial integrity while creating long-term value.

The Singapore office operates as a lean, entrepreneurial team , providing broad exposure to cross-border dealmaking and close collaboration with senior stakeholders in both Singapore and Tokyo.

Role Overview

This is an execution-heavy investment role within a small team environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage the end-to-end deal process. The role suits candidates who are overseas-educated , execution-focused, and keen to gain broad investment exposure across ASEAN markets .

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Execution

  • Drive transaction processes across ASEAN, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing.

  • Prepare investment committee materials and deal marketing documents (teasers, memoranda) to attract co-investors.

  • Build and maintain valuation models (DCF, comps, precedent transactions) for investment decisions.

• Origination & Research

  • Support pipeline development by conducting sector and market research.

  • Screen opportunities and engage with target companies, advisors, and co-investors.

• Portfolio Management

  • Monitor and manage portfolio companies post-investment.

  • Prepare reporting and analysis for investors, partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Cross-Border Collaboration

  • Work closely with senior team members and the Tokyo headquarters on deal execution and portfolio monitoring.

  • Interact with external stakeholders including advisors, management teams, co-investors, and potential buyers.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience : 3–8 years in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or management consulting, with proven execution experience.

• Education : Overseas-educated background strongly preferred (Bachelor’s/Master’s in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field).

• Skills :

  • Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is essential.

  • Strong financial and analytical skills: financial statement analysis, valuation modeling, accounting.

  • Familiarity with alternative investments and cross-border transactions is a plus.

• Attributes :

  • Execution-driven, detail-oriented, and adaptable to a lean team setting.

  • Willingness to handle a wide range of tasks, including both strategic and operational responsibilities.

  • Proactive communicator with strong cross-cultural collaboration skills.