Associate/Senior Associate (Private Credit/Structured Finance) - JY

pasona singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an Associate to support end-to-end execution of private credit investments across APAC, with a focus on Australia, India and selected ASEAN markets. You will perform due diligence, assist in deal execution, and monitor portfolios.

The role requires a finance degree, 3+ years in investment-related functions, and strong modelling skills in Excel/PowerPoint. CFA/CAIA preferred; Japanese language is welcome but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, economics, business or related fields.
• CFA or CAIA charters preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in investment-related functions.
• Experience in private credit, project finance, real asset investment or credit research preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with financial modelling; Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.
• Japanese language preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on co-investment and secondary private credit/structured finance transactions.
• Prepare detailed credit/investment applications including analysis of financial projections.
• Monitor the private credit/structured finance portfolio for credit risk and covenant compliance.
• Enhance investment processes by refining workflows and adopting technology solutions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Quantitative skills

Investment research

Education

University degree in finance, economics, business or related fields

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID: 20459

• Location: Telok Ayer
• Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm
• Salary: up to $7,000 (Depending on experiences)

Job Description

As an Associate within the Private Credit/Structured Finance team, the incumbent will support the end-to-end execution and ongoing management of private credit investments across APAC, with a primary focus on Australia, India and selected ASEAN markets. The role will cover due diligence on co-investments, secondary private credit/structured finance (primarily real estate and infrastructure) opportunities, portfolio purchases and strategic investments into private funds, as well as preparation of credit/investment applications and periodic portfolio monitoring reports.

• Conduct due diligence on co-investment and secondary private credit/structured finance transactions, portfolio purchases and investments into private credit/real asset funds to be made by the organization, with a primary geographic focus on APAC, including Australia, India and selected ASEAN countries.
• Prepare detailed credit/investment applications, including analysis of historical financial performance, financial projections, key credit risks and investment recommendations.
• Monitor the private credit/structured finance portfolio for credit risk, covenant compliance and performance of funds invested by the company.
• Enhance investment and compliance processes by refining workflows, adopting technology solutions and incorporating sound investment management practices.

Job Requirement

• University degree in finance, economics, business or related fields.
• CFA or CAIA charters are preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in investment-related functions at a fund, bank or financial institution.
• Experience in private credit, project finance, real asset investment or credit research is preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to build detailed financial projection models; proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience in due diligence on investment transactions and in alternative real estate sectors such as data centre and digital infrastructure would be an added advantage. Experience in financing and investment experiences in India would be appreciated.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft credit applications and present recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Enthusiastic team player with positive work attitude.
• Able to work independently and under pressure in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment.
• Japanese language proficiency is preferred but not mandatory for communication with headquarters in Japan.