Investment Analyst (Private Equity)

Vantage Associates Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Associates Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based private equity investment firm, is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its growing team. The role offers exposure to fund investments, secondary transactions, co-investments, and direct private equity opportunities across Asia.

The successful candidate will perform detailed financial and qualitative analysis, conduct due diligence, prepare memoranda and models, and support deal execution and portfolio reviews under seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or a Big Four accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial, commercial, and qualitative analysis on prospective fund investments, secondary transactions, co-investments, and direct private equity opportunities.
• Perform investment due diligence independently and collaboratively with senior investment professionals.
• Prepare investment memoranda, financial models, presentations, and supporting materials for Investment Committee discussions.
• Assist with transaction execution, including NDAs, indicative offers, purchase agreements, legal documentation, and deal closing processes.
• Monitor portfolio company and fund performance through financial and operational analysis.
• Prepare portfolio reviews, investment updates, and performance reports for internal stakeholders.
• Develop investment commentary and presentation materials for annual meetings and portfolio review sessions.
• Conduct industry, market, and thematic research to support investment origination and deal sourcing initiatives.
• Support fundraising activities by preparing investor materials and responding to investor requests.
• Assist in organising investor meetings, events, and other investor relations activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is a leading Asia-focused private equity investment firm with an exceptional investment track record spanning several decades. Managing close to US$10 billion in capital commitments, the firm invests across private equity funds, secondary transactions, co-investments, and private companies throughout Asia.

Following a successful recent fund raise, they are recruiting a bright and motivated Investment Analyst to join its investment team based in Singapore as part of its aggressive expansion. The successful candidate will gain deep insight into the Asian private equity industry and a wide range of investment skills by working closely with a team of seasoned private equity professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial, commercial, and qualitative analysis on prospective fund investments, secondary transactions, co-investments, and direct private equity opportunities.
• Perform investment due diligence independently and collaboratively with senior investment professionals.
• Prepare investment memoranda, financial models, presentations, and supporting materials for Investment Committee discussions.
• Assist with transaction execution, including NDAs, indicative offers, purchase agreements, legal documentation, and deal closing processes.
• Monitor portfolio company and fund performance through financial and operational analysis.
• Prepare portfolio reviews, investment updates, and performance reports for internal stakeholders.
• Develop investment commentary and presentation materials for annual meetings and portfolio review sessions.

C)Market Research & Investor Support

• Conduct industry, market, and thematic research to support investment origination and deal sourcing initiatives.
• Support fundraising activities by preparing investor materials and responding to investor requests.
• Assist in organising investor meetings, events, and other investor relations activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, or a Big Four accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of financial modelling, valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, and accounting principles.

Critical Skills

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced investment environment.

The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package together with the opportunity to build a long-term career within one of Asia's most established private equity investment platforms.