Decarbonization Partners, Vice President - Capital Formation (Singapore)

BLACKROCK (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a Vice President, Capital Formation based in Singapore to manage investor relations and fundraising across Asia. The role requires a strong background in investor relations with 8-12 years of experience, a deep understanding of private markets, and proven success in engaging institutional investors. This client-facing role will involve developing strategies, preparing materials, and building relationships with investors, contributing significantly to the mission of sustainable investments.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in investor relations, capital raising, or client coverage.
• Deep understanding of private markets like private equity and infrastructure.
• Experience engaging institutional investors in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Manage investor relations and fundraising in Asia.
• Cultivate relationships with institutional investors.
• Prepare fundraising materials and manage due diligence.

Skills

Investor relations expertise

Capital raising experience

Project management

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or CFA preferred

Job description

About Decarbonization Partners

Decarbonization Partners is a purpose‑built joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek dedicated to accelerating the global transition to a net‑zero economy by investing in later‑stage venture and growth equity companies. With a dual‑purpose strategy, our mission is to deliver attractive long‑term financial returns for our clients while backing scalable, high‑impact climate technologies that drive measurable decarbonization outcomes. Operating from global hubs including Singapore, we bring strategic, technical, and operational expertise to our portfolio companies. (Visit: https://www.decarbpartners.com)

Role Overview

Decarbonization Partners’ Vice President, Capital Formation, based in Singapore, is a regional role to manage Capital Formation and Investor Relations across Asia, and for select global strategic clients. This is a client‑facing role, central to executing fundraising campaigns, investor engagement, and strategic initiatives that support our mission of decarbonization investing. Reporting to the Global Head of Capital Formation, this role is the key ‘boots on the ground’ representative for Decarbonization Partners’ client and commercial activities in APAC.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Relations & Client Services

• Cultivate and deepen relationships with institutional, wealth and family office investors across Asia, with additional responsibility for select global strategic clients.
• Respond to investor inquiries, manage operational due diligence (ODD), and coordinate investor meetings and follow‑ups.
• Oversee investor communications: custom reporting, quarterly webcasts, CIO commentaries, and decarbonization outcomes reporting.
• Execute investor events (AGMs, LPACs, advisory boards), including planning, content creation, and speaker coordination.
• Serve as CRM ‘power user’ — ensuring accurate client records, governance, external partnerships, and distribution lists.

Capital Formation & Fundraising

• Design and drive fundraising strategies: re‑ups, cornerstone initiatives, pipeline development, and global roadshows.
• Lead preparation of fundraising materials: pitchbooks, DDQs, factsheets, track records.
• Draft and complete RFPs/RFIs (standard and tailored), conduct demand analysis and competitive research.
• Manage end‑to‑end due diligence: setup and maintain data rooms, marketing materials, wikis, and bespoke content.
• Oversee investor onboarding: PPM/LPA distributions, subscription documentation, inquiries.
• Lead negotiations and fund closing processes: fees, side letters, board presentations, collaborating with key stakeholders.

Corporate, Consultant & Co‑Investment Strategy

• Identify build relationships with relevant corporates in support of portfolio management (commercial opportunities, strategic investors, future capital providers) and potential LP fundraising.
• Develop consultant strategies and maintain GCR relationships with periodic updates and interactions.
• Drive co‑investment efforts: client identification, data room management, onboarding, negotiation and ongoing support.

Marketing & External Communications

• Collaborate on external messaging: media engagement, sponsorships, industry events, platform narrative.
• Contribute to internal communications, including playbook development and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic Projects & Business Development

• Lead and support strategic initiatives: CRM enhancements (Affinity vs Salesforce), dashboarding, AI tool integration, best practice documentation.
• Conduct competitive intelligence and market analysis for product development opportunities.
• Align with team objectives and broader organizational strategy.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in investor relations, capital raising, or client coverage within alternative investments, asset management, or banking.
• Deep understanding of private markets (e.g., private equity, infrastructure, real assets).
• Proven experience engaging with institutional investors in Asia (SWFs, pensions, insurers, family offices, consultants).
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFA preferred.
• Client‑centric mindset with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and inventive in driving solutions.
• Highly collaborative, with integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information.