Associate, Funds, Private Markets, Asia Pacific

La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore is seeking an Associate to contribute to the deployment and monitoring of Private funds across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in Secondary Fund Investments or Private Equity, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be comfortable working in a collaborative team environment. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Diversity and inclusion commitments

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Secondary Fund Investments or Private Equity.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment execution, due diligence, and portfolio management.
• Conduct market intelligence research and monitoring.
• Ensure effective communication with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or economics

Master’s degree or professional designation (CFA, CAIA)

Tools

MS Office

Financial market tools (Capital IQ)

Large language models and AI tools

Job description

Become invested in the community!

At La Caisse

• We value your unique contribution to a world-class team.
• We give you work that allows you to flourish and excel.
• We offer opportunities to learn from experts who generously share their knowledge.
• We are fully invested so that you can fulfil our mission every day.

Over the years, we have built a strong culture based on four pillars: ambition to push ourselves further, accountability to bring our convictions to life, openness to grow through creative ideas, and collaboration to drive us toward the best outcomes.

Job Description

The Associate is a key contributor to the deployment and monitoring of Private funds across the APAC region mainly Private Equity as well as Real Estate. He will lead critical workstreams and be required act with autonomy in investment execution, due diligence, portfolio management, and market intelligence. The Associate will also collaborate closely with the Direct teams in APAC, as well as with private funds colleagues in other regions on various investment and non-investment projects.

What You Will Do

• Investment Execution & Due Diligence: Work in a small team to diligence and execute PE fund commitments, covering all technical aspects of the investment process as well as presentation at the Private Equity investment committee. Collaborate with the Direct team on co‑investment/co‑underwrite situations.
• Portfolio Monitoring & Partner Connectivity: 1. Assist with portfolio monitoring, and help build and maintain relationships with existing private fund managers (and passive co‑investments). 2. Represent team in (i) fund managers’ investor conferences and (ii) meetings with senior leadership of private fund managers. 3. Contribute to portfolio monitoring and preparation of internal reports. 4. Support portfolio management and construction.
• Market Intelligence & Research: Conduct research and analysis to help maintain market intelligence on potential partners/transactions. Proactively monitoring news and intelligence from various sources.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure constant and effective communication with key internal stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to continually updating and improving the investment, due diligence and portfolio management tools used by the team in its activities. Support the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence in pre‑ and post‑investment activities.
• Team Support: Perform any other related tasks requested by the immediate supervisor.

What Makes You Unique

• Ability to work effectively in a small group setting, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• High level of rigor, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Initiative, intellectual curiosity, and drive for results.
• Demonstrated independence and self‑motivation; able to take ownership of projects and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
• Solution‑oriented and proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or economics. Master’s degree or professional designation (CFA, CAIA) will be a bonus.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Secondary Fund Investments, PE, Real Estate, ideally in the APAC region.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in MS Office and financial market tools (Capital IQ etc.) ; proficiency using large language models and other AI‑enabled tools in an investment context.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both spoken and written); knowledge of French language will be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, work independently, and contribute to team success.
• Singapore citizen or a PR.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That’s the professional experience La Caisse offers!

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

La Caisse offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. La Caisse is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees.

Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.

• Studies show that women and individuals from groups that are traditionally underrepresented are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements. If you’re interested in this job but you don’t meet all the criteria, apply anyway!