Vice President, Asia Private Equity, Venture Capital

Ares Management; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 1.337.121.000 - 2.005.683.000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm is looking for an experienced professional to identify and source investment opportunities in Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience in fund management or investment banking, a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with startups in Indonesia and Singapore. This role includes leading transactions, managing portfolio performance, and mentoring junior team members. This position offers a dynamic work environment with ongoing application acceptance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in fund management, investment banking, or similar fields.
• Familiarity with startup ecosystems in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source investment opportunities across Southeast Asia.
• Lead transaction processes including due diligence and negotiations.
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide strategic inputs.
• Support portfolio companies in executing exit opportunities.
• Prepare fund-level materials including reports and presentations.
• Mentor junior team members in deal execution.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation capabilities

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self‑Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee‑focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high‑performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Deal Origination: Identify and source high‑potential investment opportunities across Southeast Asia
• Investment Evaluation and Execution: Lead transaction processes from conducting initial screening, running due diligence processes, preparing Investment Review Committee Memos, negotiating transaction documents and managing overall transaction timelines
• Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio performance through regular financial and operational reviews, working closely with portfolios’ founders to provide strategic inputs for business development and capital raising, and prepare periodic performance updates and valuation analyses for internal and Limited Partners LP reporting
• Exit Planning: Support portfolio companies in identifying and executing exit opportunities, including secondary sales, trade sales, or IPOs
• Fund Operations: Prepare fund-level materials including LP reports, investor presentations, and AGM materials
• Team Management: Mentor and supervise junior team members in deal execution and overall career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in fund management, investment banking, corporate development, management consulting, or in startups
• Familiarity with startup ecosystems in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Singapore
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities

Reporting Relationships

Business Development and Investment Team Advisor

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.