Director of Investment

ALPHA JWC VENTURES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Director of Investment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Venture Capital or related fields, capable of managing transactions and providing strategic guidance. Responsibilities include leading deal origination, executing complex negotiations, and acting as a strategic partner to portfolio companies. An advanced degree is a plus, with strong emphasis on financial acumen and integrity in business practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Venture Capital, Private Equity, or Investment Banking.
• Demonstrated capacity to close multiple complex transactions independently.
• Established professional network within the Southeast Asian technology ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire transaction lifecycle and provide strategic leadership.
• Define and direct the firm's sourcing strategy and oversee due diligence.
• Lead negotiation of investment terms and collaborate on agreements.
• Act as a strategic partner to portfolio company management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a technical discipline

MBA or CFA

Job description

Alpha JWC Ventures is a leading venture capital firm with a strong presence in Southeast Asia, dedicated to supporting innovative startups and driving growth in the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. With offices in Singapore and Jakarta, we provide strategic capital, mentorship, and operational support to high-potential ventures across various industries.

We are seeking a director level of investment professonal to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities. Due to our core market presence, this role demands frequent, necessary travel between our Singapore headquarters and Jakarta, Indonesia, for deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management meetings

Main Responsibilities:

The Director of Investment manages the entire transaction lifecycle and provides strategic leadership both internally and externally

Investment Cycle Leadership

• Deal Origination: Define and direct the firm's sourcing strategy. Leverage a broad, senior-level network to originate proprietary investment opportunities that strategically align with our core thesis
• Due Diligence & Analysis: Oversee and guide the team's comprehensive due diligence process, ensuring rigor in financial modeling, valuation, market sizing, and the critical assessment of founding teams
• Execution & Structuring: Provide senior leadership on transaction execution. Lead negotiation of investment terms and collaborate with legal counsel to structure complex agreements
• Investment Advocacy: Lead the presentation of investment recommendations to the Investment Committee, ensuring strategic alignment, and articulating a clear path to value creation and exit

Portfolio & Strategic Management

• Value Creation: Act as a strategic partner to portfolio company management, offering direct guidance on operational challenges, growth initiatives, and strategic scaling
• Board Participation: Represent Alpha JWC on portfolio company boards, providing effective governance, mentorship, and support to maximize shareholder returns
• Team Development: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior investment team members (VPs, Associates), ensuring adherence to best practices in research, analysis, and portfolio monitoring
• Exit Strategy Planning & Collaboration: Proactively define liquidity pathways (IPO, strategic M&A, secondary sale). Collaboratively drive the execution and strategic alignment among founders, LPs, and management teams throughout the exit cycle to maximize realization value

Main Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate possesses a proven, high-integrity career trajectory suitable for leading investments at a top-tier regional fund

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Growth Equity, or Investment Banking (M&A/Corporate Finance)
• Seniority: Demonstrated ability to lead and close multiple complex transactions independently in a senior capacity (e.g., Principal, Director, or equivalent)
• Regional Expertise: Non-negotiable deep operational understanding and an established professional network within the Southeast Asian technology ecosystem
• Financial Acumen: Expert-level proficiency in advanced financial analysis, valuation methodologies, and investment structuring, with direct experience in preparing companies for exit
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a technical discipline is required. An advanced degree (MBA, CFA) is highly valued
• Behavioral Skills: Must demonstrate high integrity, strong work ethic, exceptional negotiation skills, and a strategic, long-term mindset suitable for partnership-focused investment