Private Equity Associate

Ethos BeathChapman; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a market-savvy investment professional to lead end-to-end deal execution for private equity opportunities, including financial analysis, modelling, negotiations, and closings.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years in Private Equity, Investment Banking or M&A, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 2–6 years of relevant experience with Private Equity, Investment Banking, or M&A.
• Proven track record investing and the financial markets.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of end-to-end investment opportunities, i.e., financial analysis, modelling, deal negotiations, deal structuring and pricing, due diligence, and legal closings for investments.
• Support in sourcing, evaluating investment opportunities, prepare investment memoranda and screening materials for IC.
• Track portfolio performance, supporting ongoing management of portfolio companies.
• Support fundraising by preparing presentations, updating investors on portfolio progress, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with founders, family businesses, corporates, banks and advisors to generate strong deal flow.
• Conduct industry and market research to formulate investment strategies, assess sector attractiveness and competitive dynamics.

Skills

Investment banking

Private equity

M&A

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

• Permanent headcount, based in Kuala Lumpur
• Leading PE firm/ buyside
• 2-4 years of relevant IB/PE experience (generalists ok)

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of end-to-end investment opportunities, i.e financial analysis, modelling, deal negotiations, deal structuring and pricing, due diligence processes, and legal closings for investments
• Support in sourcing, evaluating investment opportunities, prepare investment memoranda and screening materials for IC
• Track portfolio performance, supporting the ongoing management of portfolio companies
• Support fundraising by preparing presentations, updating investors on portfolio progress, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
• Develop relationships with founders, family businesses, corporates, banks and advisors to generate strong deal flow
• Conduct industry and market research to formulate investment strategies, assess sector attractiveness and competitive dynamics

Profile of Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• At least 2-6 years of relevant experience with a proven track record Private Equity, Investment Banking, M&A
• Passionate in investing and the financial markets, good commercial acumen
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment