Associate – Corporate Development

Pepper Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services firm in Singapore seeks an Associate for its Corporate Development team. This role involves conducting due diligence, developing financial models, and coordinating transactions. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking or corporate finance. Strong analytical and financial modelling skills are essential for success in this position, which offers the potential to impact strategic growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of transactional experience in investment banking or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial modelling.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and review investment materials.
• Develop financial models and maintain valuation databases.
• Coordinate transaction documentation and settlement processes.
• Support integration of acquisitions and track progress.
• Participate in research and development of business strategies.

Skills

Financial modelling capabilities

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Knowledge of valuation techniques

Exposure to M&A activities

Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, law, engineering, or computer science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Role :

We are currently looking for an Associate to join our Corporate Development team, based in Singapore. This newly created role is an excellent opportunity for a person with investment or corporate finance background. Reporting directly to the Director - Corporate Development, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the analysis of potential acquisition or divestment targets for the group, and in the development of growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Due Diligence : Review information memoranda, term sheets and other material in relation to investment opportunities. Help to identify key commercial pressure points. Liaise with local management teams to leverage internal SMEs. Coordinate third party diligence providers to produce thorough and inciteful reports.
• Valuation and Financial Modelling : Development and maintenance of complex financial models. Utilise both fundamental and relative valuation methodologies to determine value of platforms / assets. Maintain a database of relevant valuation comps. Diligence and challenge the veracity of model inputs
• Deal execution : Aid in production of transaction documentation. Participate in investment committee process. Help to coordinate transaction settlement process.
• Integration : Act as a point of contact between vendor and internal integration SMEs during a transaction. Ensure integration plan is duly documented prior to going to investment committee. Help oversee post-acquisition integration process, track according to plan and note pressure points for future acquisitions.
• Ad hoc Projects : Proactively source research and stay up to date with regional industry trends. Act as a business partner with local management and be a ‘force multiplier’ on projects which fall outside of their BAU remit (JVs, partnerships, new business propositions, strategic reviews etc). Help train and develop junior members of Corporate Development team. Aid in capital management activities

Skills and experience required :

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university with strong grades, preferably with a major in finance, accounting, economics, law, engineering, or computer science
• 2-4 years prior transactional experience in an investment bank, independent corporate advisory house, Big 4 corporate finance team, or in-house M&A team.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge of valuation techniques pertaining to the FIG industry
• Exposure to the various activities across the M&A spectrum (acquisitions, disposals, financing arrangements, JVs and strategic partnerships)
• Exposure to cross-border M&A transactions
• Prior knowledge of RMBS / securitisation funding is beneficial but not essential

Internal Stakeholders :

• Office of the Group CEO
• Group Finance
• Group Treasury
• Group Business Development
• Management teams of operating companies

External Stakeholders :

• Pepper shareholders
• External investors
• Funders (existing and prospective)
• Advisers
• Due diligence providers