Investment Associate, Private Capital

ONTARIO TEACHERS' PENSION PLAN (SEA) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international investment firm in Singapore is seeking an Investment Associate for the Private Capital team. This role involves analyzing investment opportunities in Japan and South Korea, collaborating with global colleagues, and contributing to value-enhancing strategies. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background, 2-4 years of related experience in finance, and fluency in Japanese. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to travel.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of related work experience, ideally in finance.
• CFA or other meaningful designations considered an asset.
• Exposure to international markets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry and company research for potential investments.
• Build sophisticated financial models and manage advisors.
• Attend board meetings and implement value-enhancing initiatives.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Investment banking

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree from a top tier university

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Our Company

Ontario Teachers' is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan with $266.3 billion in net assets. We pay pensions and invest plan assets on behalf of 333,000 working and retired teachers. Since our establishment as an independent organization in 1990, we have built an international reputation for innovation and leadership in investment management and member services. Teachers’ is an experienced global investor and a significant investor in the Asia Pacific region.

Ontario Teachers’ is headquartered in Toronto and has investment offices based in London, Singapore, and India. Ontario Teachers’ employs more than 1,500 globally.

The Opportunity

Based in Singapore, you will be an integral part of the Private Capital team with a focus on supporting direct investments & opportunities in Japan and South Korea. You will play a key role in supporting senior investment professionals in analyzing potential investment opportunities and executing transactions in Asia Pacific, particularly in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. You will also be involved with monitoring the performance of existing investments and working with portfolio company management teams to craft strategy and implement value-enhancing initiatives. The Investment Associate will contribute to a team culture where multiple investment groups will collaborate to effectively cover the market.

Who you’ll work with

In your role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of professionals including colleagues and teams based in Singapore, India, Hong Kong Toronto and London as well as outside professionals such as management teams of our assets, investment bankers, consultants, board directors and lawyers.

What you’ll do

You will work with colleagues on small deal teams, evaluating potential investments and determining whether the company represents an attractive investment opportunity. This includes supporting investment origination by conducting industry and company research, building sophisticated financial models, managing third-party advisors and analysing due diligence reports, arranging debt financing, reviewing legal documentation, and preparing materials to support our recommendations to the Investment Committee.

Once a transaction has been completed, you will remain involved with the business, potentially attending board meetings as an observer, and will work with the management team to implement value-enhancing initiatives, such as acquisitions, debt refinancing, budgeting and other strategic projects.

What you’ll need

• An undergraduate or graduate degree with a strong academic record from a top tier university. CFA and / or other meaningful designations considered an asset
• 2 to 4 years of related work experience, ideally in investment banking, private equity, principal investing, equity research, management consulting or transaction advisory
• Fluency in Japanese is considered essential, Korean language skills would be considered an asset
• Sophisticated skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint are a requirement
• Sector specific experience in building three-statement models as well as developing forecasts and valuations
• Experience in the investment process, including conducting due diligence
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written with outstanding presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to demonstrate experience in performing in-depth, critical analysis
• Strong proficiency in written and verbal English
• Exposure to international markets
• A relationship builder and an effective teammate with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and possess unquestioned personal and professional integrity
• Ability to meet timelines and operate in a highly driven and demanding work environment
• Ability and willingness to travel.