Investment Associate, Planetary Health, Novo Holdings Asia (based in Singapore)

Novo Holdings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in sustainability is seeking an Investment Associate to join their Planetary Health Investments team in Singapore. This role involves evaluating and executing investment opportunities focused on climate challenges, leveraging financial analysis and sector research. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team working towards advancing the green transition.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a top-tier investment bank, private equity, or similar role.
• High level of competence in financial valuation and modelling.
• Familiarity with due diligence processes.

Responsibilities

• Support deal evaluation through detailed financial analysis.
• Perform in-depth research on sector trends.
• Manage and monitor financial performance of portfolio businesses.
• Prepare investment committee materials.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modelling and valuation

Industry research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics

Job description

Are you passionate about driving innovation through investments to create a sustainable future and address climate challenges?

At Novo Holdings, we’re not just offering an investment role — we’re inviting you to shape the future of Planetary Health. With a global mandate to invest in cutting‑edge technologies and scalable solutions, we back companies across themes within sustainable agriculture, materials, sustainable cities and energy. From biological inputs for the food and agriculture sector, novel foods, to advanced recycling and decarbonization, solutions, , our priorities are geared towards advancing the green transition by harnessing the power of science.

Start your journey with us as an Investment Associate with our Planetary Health Investments team where you will have opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, ambitious environment that stands out with its commitment to advancing the green transition, significant investment capacity, and robust deal flow.

The Planetary Health Investments team was established at the end of 2022 and solidified Novo Holdings position as one of the world’s foremost active investors in the bio‑industrial sector. We invest in areas where science‑based solutions, including biotechnology, can deliver returns while tackling global challenges, including feeding a growing world population, fighting climate change and drought, or creating sustainable cities and urbanisation.

We offer a dynamic, global environment for personal and professional growth, while building your investment career on an international scale.

For further information, visit https://novoholdings.dk/investments/planetary-health-investments

About the Job

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

• 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.

• 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.

About Novo Holdings A/S

Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company, responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Headquartered in Copenhagen and wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder in Novo Nordisk and manages an investment portfolio with a long‑term return perspective. We aspire to be a leading responsible investor, recognised for delivering strong financial returns and positive societal impact. Novo Holdings operates from offices in Copenhagen, London, Boston, San Francisco, Singapore, Shanghai and Mumbai.

Novo Holdings is among the world’s leading life science investors and invests in companies at all stages of development. Life Science Investments includes Seed Investments, Venture Investments, Growth Investments and Principal Investments. Capital Investments manages a diversified portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate and infrastructure assets, as well as private equity investments.

The purpose of Novo Holdings is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long‑term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

For further information visit www.novoholdings.dk

Application and Information

The deadline for applying is 14th November 2025, but we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by clicking on the “Apply now” button.