Investment Manager

Jafco Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in Asia is seeking an experienced Investment Manager based in Singapore. The role focuses on evaluating and executing investments in early-stage companies in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. Key responsibilities include sourcing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and managing a portfolio of investments. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the SEA markets and possess excellent financial analysis and relationship-building skills. This is a full-time, in-person position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in transaction advisory, Venture Capital, or Consulting.
• Strong understanding of Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore markets.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate investment opportunities in early-stage companies.
• Conduct due diligence on potential investments.
• Negotiate deal terms and structure investments.

Skills

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Market research

Negotiation

Business planning

Education

Undergrad or Post Grad in Technology, Business, Economics or Commerce

Job description

Investment Manager, Singapore (focus on Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore)

Investment Manager for JAFCO Asia in Singapore looking at South East Asia market. Working along with the broad team and reporting directly to the Head of South Asia. This experienced Investment Manager will be part of our SEA practice and will be responsible for evaluating and executing investments in early-stage companies. The Investment Manager will be responsible for executing new investments, managing a portfolio of investments, building relationships with entrepreneurs and industry experts, and contributing to the overall strategy of the firm.

About JAFCO Asia

Established since 1990, JAFCO Asia is one of the leading brands of venture capital firm in the Asia Pacific. With more than US$0.5 billion funds under management currently (US $ 2 Bn cumulative to date), we have invested in more than 500 companies and divested over 450 companies of which more than 115 have been publicly listed. JAFCO Asia’s focus is on high growth companies in their early to growth-stage. JAFCO Asia has offices in Singapore, Taipei, Shanghai and Beijing.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate investment opportunities in early-stage companies in Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore.
• Conduct due diligence on potential investments, including financial analysis, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Create fundamental research on new markets and industries of investment interest. Develop investment thesis and investment memos accordingly.
• Identify the trends in various sectors through primary and secondary research and build a steady pipeline of new prospects basis of the investment thesis.
• Work with entrepreneurs and management teams to develop business plans and financial models.
• Negotiate deal terms and structure investments.
• Monitor and manage a portfolio of investments, including tracking financial performance and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
• Build relationships with entrepreneurs, industry experts, and other investors to stay informed about emerging trends and opportunities.
• End-to-end management of investee companies.
• Contribute to the overall strategy of the firm and participate in fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Undergrad or Post Grad in Technology, Business, Economics or Commerce from a top-tier institute/ Chartered Accountant.
• Has a flair for technology and upcoming sectors.
• MBA or CFA is not necessary, but will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in either Big 4’s transaction advisory or Due Diligence Team, Tech/Venture Capital/Corporate Finance/ or Consulting. We are open to evaluating candidates having experience of working at early-stage or hyper-growth startups.
• High degrees of ownership with a can-do attitude.
• Resourceful, dynamic, reliable and dependable, with high sense of responsibility for the investments under his/her portfolio.
• Understands Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore markets very well and can source deals through their own networks.
• Open mindset and dynamism is an absolute must.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form to all levels of the Company.
• Occasional travelling is needed for the role.

This is a full-time, in-person role based in Singapore.

If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for investing in early-stage companies in SEA and have a desire to work in a dynamic and exciting environment, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.