Investment Associate

Inuka Partners; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners is seeking an Investment Associate based in Singapore to support financial modelling, investment analysis, and project financing across an APAC renewable energy portfolio. You will contribute to debt sizing, returns analysis, and strategic decision-making for utility-scale energy projects.

The role offers exposure to full project lifecycle, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to engage with lenders and investors on financial close and due diligence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, or financial modelling.
• Experience in renewable energy or project finance environments is desirable.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills; understanding of project cash flows.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial models for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.
• Support project finance analysis, including debt sizing, financing structures, project returns, cash flows, and sensitivity analysis.
• Conduct financial and commercial analysis to support project development, investment decisions, and financing activities.
• Support the evaluation of project economics, including capex, opex, revenues, financing assumptions, and returns.
• Assist with debt financing, financial close, lender processes, and preparation of materials for financial institutions and investors.
• Support financial and commercial due diligence processes and analyse project-related information.
• Prepare investment papers, financial analysis, presentations, and reports for internal decision-making and senior management.
• Work with project development, commercial, investment, and finance teams across APAC portfolio.
• Assist with evaluating new project opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor project and portfolio financial performance and support ongoing financial and investment analysis.
• Contribute to improving financial models, analytical tools, and processes across finance and investment function.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inuka is working with a leading international renewable energy developer to recruit an Investment Associate based in Singapore. The company develops and operates utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects across the Asia Pacific region, with a growing portfolio spanning multiple markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career finance professional with experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting financial modelling, investment analysis, project financing, and strategic decision-making across a growing APAC renewable energy portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial models for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.
• Support project finance analysis, including debt sizing, financing structures, project returns, cash flows, and sensitivity analysis.
• Conduct financial and commercial analysis to support project development, investment decisions, and financing activities.
• Support the evaluation of project economics, including capital expenditure, operating costs, revenues, financing assumptions, and returns.
• Assist with debt financing, financial close, lender processes, and preparation of materials for financial institutions and investors.
• Support financial and commercial due diligence processes and analyse project-related information.
• Prepare investment papers, financial analysis, presentations, and reports for internal decision-making and senior management.
• Work closely with project development, commercial, investment, and finance teams across the company's APAC portfolio.
• Assist with evaluating new project opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives.
• Monitor project and portfolio financial performance and support ongoing financial and investment analysis.
• Contribute to improving financial models, analytical tools, and processes across the finance and investment function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in project finance, corporate finance, investment analysis, or financial modelling.
• Experience within a renewable energy developer, IPP, infrastructure investor, energy company, or project finance environment is highly desirable.
• Strong financial modelling skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of project finance concepts, financial statements, project cash flows, debt financing, and investment returns.
• Exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure, power markets, or energy transition projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting project financing, financial close, investment transactions, or due diligence is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex financial and commercial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Singapore-based candidates or candidates with a strong willingness to relocate to Singapore are preferred.