Investment Associate (Structuring & Execution)

Introduction

Structuring & Execution (S&E) is Temasek’s in-house M&A specialist team within the Investment Group. The team focuses on structuring and executing large and complex transactions across industries globally, including public & private M&A, joint ventures, spin-offs, capital raises, and restructuring (among others).

The successful candidate will be joining a lean and highly collaborative team, working closely with various teams across the Temasek ecosystem to deliver impactful outcomes.

Key Focus Areas

• Deal Structuring: Develop and execute transaction structures to achieve Temasek’s investment and/or divestment objectives
• Financial Analysis: Evaluate financial impact of transaction structures and assist with financial modelling, returns evaluation and due diligence
• Documentation: Assist in reviewing investment term sheets and transaction documents, with a focus on commercial and financial aspects
• Overall execution: Assist in managing the overall transaction processes, proactively addressing issues & risks and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes

Responsibilities

• Participate in structuring and execution of complex investments and divestments
• Collaborate with industry, markets and portfolio development teams, alongside legal, tax and finance teams to assess and structure deals
• Assist in review transaction terms and documents
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of potential transaction structures
• Prepare recommendations to deal teams and senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred
• 1-2 years relevant experience with a top-tier private equity, investment bank, corporate finance/M&A firm
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities
• Proactive and keen solutions-oriented mindset
• Advanced analytical thinking and financial modelling capabilities
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with data tools such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and Factiva
• Note: Deal structuring experience is not a requirement