Associate, Investment

Keppel (Infrastructure Division); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Keppel (Infrastructure Division) is seeking a diligent Investment Associate to support end-to-end infrastructure investments in Asia Pacific and beyond. You will help identify opportunities, underwrite deals, conduct due diligence, build financial models, and coordinate deal documentation with internal teams and external advisors.

The role involves post-deal asset management, reporting, and travel to key markets.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant investment experience in infrastructure sectors.
• Strong academic qualifications.
• Proficient with market and industry research in infrastructure.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent critical thinker with strong financial modelling skills.
• Ability to make investment and asset management decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong ability to present using PowerPoint and Excel.
• Willing to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team in identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities, underwriting, structuring and executing transactions in Asia Pacific and other regions.
• Conduct and maintain detailed financial modelling to assess or support prospective investments; Present financial analysis to key stakeholders.
• Conduct and coordinate various due diligence work streams with internal teams and external advisers/consultants.
• Work with internal teams and external advisors to plan, negotiate and structure deal documentation, contracts and financing.
• Prepare investment papers, presentations and other materials as required.
• Project manage investment and divestment processes including auctions and bilateral/off-market transactions.
• Support asset management strategies with investee companies post-closing initiatives and performance oversight.
• Responsible for periodic reporting (quarterly and annual investor meetings) and assist in marketing materials.

Skills

Investment experience

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

PowerPoint / Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a key role that focuses on supporting infrastructure investments in Keppel, managing the end-to-end investment process from underwriting potential investment opportunities, transactions management, deal conclusion with the various stakeholders, as well as, post-deal management. The key objective of this role will be to contribute to the execution and delivery of maximizing the risk-adjusted returns for the investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the senior team in identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities, underwriting, structuring and executing transactions in Asia Pacific and other regions
• Conduct, review and maintain detailed financial modelling to assess or support prospective investments; Present financial analysis to key stakeholders
• Conduct and coordinate various due diligence work streams including but not limited to legal, financial, tax, commercial, technical and ESG due diligence for potential investments, working with internal functional teams and external advisers/ consultants
• Work with internal functional teams and external advisors to plan, negotiate and structure deal documentation, contracts and financing
• Prepare investment papers, presentations and other materials as required
• Project manage investment and divestment processes including participation in both auction and bilateral/ off-market transactions
• Support the planning and implementation of strategies around asset management including working alongside the investee companies on post-closing initiatives, i.e., integration plan, overseeing company’s performance, executing the business plan and investment exits.
• Responsible for periodic reporting, i.e., quarterly and annual investor meeting, and assist in developing marketing or communication materials for internal and external use

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2-4 years of relevant investment experience ideally in fund management or corporate finance/ M&A/ valuation in investment banks or corporate principal investment teams or accounting firms, focused on the infrastructure sector; Candidate with less years of experience but with superior relevant experience and skill sets would also be considered
• Strong academic qualifications
• Proficient with market and industry research in infrastructure
• Proactively manage and respond to daily tasks, detailed-oriented, willing and able to get hands dirty to meet targets with limited supervision
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast pace dynamic environment with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Independent and critical thinker with exceptional analytical ability; strong financial modelling skills
• The ability to make effective investment and asset management decisions
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships and interact well with different functions and levels
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to communicate via Power Point, excel and orally
• Possess strong work ethic, accountability and a passion for excellence
• Willing to travel frequently, if required, to various key markets

BUSINESS SEGMENT

Keppel is a global asset manager and operator headquartered in Singapore. With operations in more than 20 countries worldwide, we provide innovative solutions that address some of the world's most pressing needs across the energy transition, rapid urbanisation, and increasing digitalisation. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, Keppel harnesses the strengths and expertise of our business units to develop, operate and maintain real assets, which provide diverse solutions that are good for the planet, for people and for the Company. Keppel actively seeks out bright and dynamic individuals to join our talent pool. We offer our employees opportunities to grow and shape their careers, across the geographies in which we operate. Be part of our Keppel family today. Find out how Keppel is committed to shaping a brighter, better tomorrow, and building a sustainable future for all.