Hybrid - Taguig 1-3 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time
Job Description
Government Mandated Benefits
13th Month Pay
Insurance Health & Wellness
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, HMO
Company Equipment, Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Job Training, Professional Development
Description
Lead Associate – Private Equity (Manila | APAC Shift)
The Role
We are seeking a Lead Associate to join our Private Equity team based in Manila. This role focuses on Asia-based primary fund investments and co-investments and is part of a global private equity platform.
As a key member of the team, you will support the sourcing, analysis, and execution of private equity investments, contribute to investment decision-making, develop market insights, and support client-related initiatives.
This role offers exposure to some of the most respected private equity managers globally, providing the opportunity to evaluate performance, assess investment capabilities, and underwrite co-investments. You will collaborate closely with global colleagues, deepen subject matter expertise, and stay actively engaged in financial market developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, analyze, and execute private equity primary funds, secondary opportunities, and co-investments
- Build, run, and maintain financial models and analytical tools
- Prepare investment memoranda and contribute to investment committee discussions
- Conduct market research using financial databases and develop periodic pipeline reports
- Support the continuous development of research methodologies and analytical tools
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of research findings to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications & Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in private equity funds or co-investments, gained from an asset manager, endowment, foundation, consultant, or data provider
- Experience in other private market asset classes or public equity will also be considered
- Advanced financial analysis and financial modeling skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in business English
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven
- Ability to manage a dynamic workload and work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Confident working with stakeholders across levels, functions, and geographies
- Willing to travel moderately as required
- Amenable to APAC shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Manila time) with flexibility for global calls when needed