Investment Associate

NOVO HOLDINGS EQUITY ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore is seeking an Associate to support the investment process, including financial analysis and portfolio management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of relevant experience in investment banking or private equity, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will work in a collaborative environment and be responsible for supporting deal evaluations, conducting thorough research, and managing financial performance across projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a relevant role at a top-tier investment bank or private equity.
• High competence in financial valuation and modelling.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Support deal evaluation through detailed financial analysis.
• Perform in-depth research on sector trends and competitive landscape.
• Drive due diligence workstreams and interact with management teams.
• Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio businesses.
• Prepare investment committee materials.

Skills

Financial valuation

Financial modelling

Commercial due diligence

Strong communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Job description

About the Role

As an Associate, you will play an integral role across all stages of the investment process — from sourcing to execution and portfolio management.

• Support deal evaluation through leading detailed financial analysis, modelling and valuation
• Perform in-depth research on sector trends, competitive landscape and strategic differentiation of target companies
• Hands‑on involvement in transaction execution (including driving due diligence workstreams, interacting with management teams, and attending site visits)
• Active management and monitoring of the financial and operational performance of new and existing portfolio businesses alongside management
• Prepare investment committee materials and recommendations

You are expected to work on multiple projects at a time as the lean set‑up of the investment team and the deal flow require significant responsibility sharing. You will have the opportunity to leverage your entrepreneurial and commercial skills and work with management teams to outline value creation plans and eventually drive successful execution of the plans.

You will work out of the Singapore office in close collaboration with colleagues globally and report to the Head of Planetary Health Asia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with exposure to finance, accounting, and/or economics
• 2+ years’ experience as a full-time Analyst or similar role from a top‑tier investment bank, private equity firm or corporate development/M&A function
• High level of competence with respect to financial valuation and modelling as well as commercial due diligence
• Familiarity or experience with due diligence processes on investment projects
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in deal teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think and work independently
• Fluency in English

Finally, we envision you as a curious, analytical thinker with a genuine drive to create positive impact for society.

Working at Novo Holdings

We are a team of 205 professionals from various nationalities and diverse backgrounds, all sharing the same mission: to invest for the benefit people and the planet. Our company culture is characterized by collaboration, respect and inclusion.

As we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, Novo Holdings ensures equal job opportunities to all regardless of their background or personal characteristics. We recruit the best talent who can contribute with their unique perspectives and experience to make a positive impact on people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet.