Investment Associate (Venture Capital)

Dada Consultants Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dada Consultants Pte Ltd represents a global venture capital firm seeking an Investment Associate to join its investment team. The successful candidate will identify, evaluate and execute investment opportunities across high-growth businesses and emerging industries, while supporting portfolio management and investment strategy.

Responsibilities include deal sourcing, market research, relationship building with founders and co-investors, due diligence, financial modelling and presenting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or related discipline.
• Experience in venture capital, private equity, growth equity, investment banking or corporate venture capital.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, analytical and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities across sectors and markets.
• Build relationships with founders, co-investors and industry experts.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Evaluate business models, market potential, and financial performance.
• Perform financial modelling, valuation analysis, and due diligence.
• Prepare investment memoranda and support investment decisions.
• Coordinate with legal, financial and other external advisers during the investment process.
• Monitor portfolio performance and assist with follow-on investments and exits.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical abilities

Market research

Investment analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or related discipline

Job description

We are representing a global venture capital firm seeking an Investment Associate to join its investment team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and executing investment opportunities across high-growth businesses and emerging industries, while supporting portfolio management and investment strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Market Research

• Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities across relevant sectors and markets.
• Build relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, co-investors and industry experts.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, attractive investment themes and growth opportunities.
• Evaluate business models, market potential, competitive positioning, financial performance and growth prospects.
• Conduct financial modelling, valuation analysis, market sizing and investment return assessments.
• Perform commercial, financial and operational due diligence to assess investment opportunities and key risks.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentations to support investment decisions.
• Support investment structuring, valuation discussions, term-sheet negotiations and transaction execution.
• Coordinate with legal, financial and other external advisers throughout the investment process.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support strategic initiatives, follow-on investments and potential exit opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in venture capital, private equity, growth equity, investment banking or corporate venture capital.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to assess business models, market dynamics, competitive landscapes and commercial risks.

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA Registration Number: R1878287

Business Registration Number: 201735941W.