Associate Manager Project Finance & Capital Raising: debt-focus

Meranti Green Steel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing startup in the finance sector based in Singapore is seeking an associate manager to support investor-facing activities including capital raising and due diligence. The role requires strong financial modeling skills and communication capabilities, as the individual will manage investor relations and assist in transaction execution. Ideally, candidates will have 4–6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic startup environment with shared responsibilities focusing on both equity and debt financing.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, infrastructure finance, project finance, or related roles.
• Experience supporting transaction execution, including due diligence and documentation.
• Familiarity with working alongside legal, technical, and financial consultants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection and document preparation for due diligence exercises.
• Manage information flow and deadlines across internal teams and external consultants.
• Support the Director of Strategic Finance in preparing investor presentations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Purpose/ Mission:

The (associate) manager will support the Director of Strategic Finance in managing investor-facing activities, including capital raising, due diligence, and financial modeling. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth execution of both equity and debt-related transactions. This is a high-impact role within a fast‑growing company operating in a startup environment, requiring flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership across a wide range of tasks. Two positions are available and responsibilities will be split based on focus:

• One will primarily support equity investor
• One will primarily support debt financing and banking relationships: this job description focuses on the debt‑side.

Candidates should indicate their area of interest or strength when applying.

Key Responsibilities:

Common Responsibilities (across both equity/debt roles):

• Coordinate data collection and document preparation for due diligence exercises.
• Manage information flow and deadlines across internal teams and external consultants (e.g., technical, legal, and financial advisors).
• Support the Director of Strategic Finance in preparing investor presentations, and internal decision papers.
• Support with investors’ relation management, such as providing regular progress reports, financials and any other ad‑hoc reports required from investors.
• Work closely with accounting/treasury team to manage and track funds movement and financing costs
• Support in maintaining and updating financial models to support capital raising, investor updates, and internal strategy.
• Adapt to shifting priorities, activities, and timelines typical of a fast‑paced startup setting.
• Support the Director Strategic Finance in all relevant tasks where requested.

Debt/banking-specific focus:

• Prepare materials for commercial banks and other lending institutions.

Requirements/ Skills/ Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, infrastructure finance, project finance, or related roles.
• Solid financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience supporting transaction execution, including due diligence and documentation.
• Familiarity with working alongside legal, technical, and financial consultants.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Required Education/ Qualification/ Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field.