Investment Principal

Robert Half International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global asset management firm is seeking an experienced Investment Principal to join their Special Situations team in Singapore. The role focuses on proprietary deal origination, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of relevant experience and a strong network in the region. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to influence critical investment decisions in complex situations.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15+ years of relevant experience in special situations, private credit, or distressed investing.
• Prior experience in investment banking (M&A or restructuring) with top tier buy-side exposure.
• Demonstrated track record in executing complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Originate proprietary opportunities across ANZ and Southeast Asia.
• Lead end-to-end transaction execution including due diligence.
• Act as key relationship owner for portfolio companies.

Skills

Proprietary deal origination

Strong execution capability

Sound commercial judgment

Established local networks

Job description

The Company

Our client is a top-tier global alternative asset management firm with a long-established presence in Asia Pacific. The firm invests across private equity, credit and special situations, partnering with founders, corporates and stakeholders to deliver bespoke capital solutions in complex and non-traditional situations.

The Role

We are seeking an Investment Principal to join the Special Situations team based in Singapore, with primary coverage of Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.

This is a senior investment role with a strong emphasis on proprietary deal origination, alongside underwriting, execution and portfolio management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in identifying complex investment opportunities, structuring flexible capital solutions and acting as a trusted partner to management teams, founders and advisors.

The role suits an individual who combines strong execution capability with a deep local network and the commercial judgment required to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving situations.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Relationship Management

• Originate proprietary and semi-proprietary special situations opportunities across ANZ and Southeast Asia
• Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, family-owned businesses, corporates, investment banks, restructuring advisors, law firms and other intermediaries
• Identify opportunities involving structured equity, preferred capital, corporate carve-outs, balance-sheet recapitalisations and stressed or transitional situations

Investment Underwriting & Execution

• Lead or co-lead end-to-end transaction execution, including financial, commercial, legal and operational due diligence
• Perform downside analysis, scenario modelling and structuring of complex investment instruments
• Prepare investment committee materials and support decision-making
• Negotiate transaction terms and manage external advisors throughout the deal process

Portfolio Management & Value Creation

• Act as a key relationship owner for portfolio companies
• Support post-investment initiatives including governance enhancements, capital structure optimization, management upgrades and strategic initiatives
• Work closely with operating partners, consultants and interim management as required

Platform & Market Development

• Develop deep market knowledge across ANZ and Southeast Asia, including regulatory and restructuring frameworks
• Contribute to investment theses, sector research and internal knowledge sharing
• Mentor junior team members and support the development of a high-performing investment culture

Your Profile

• 10 - 15+ years of relevant experience in special situations, private credit, opportunistic private equity or distressed investing
• Prior experience in investment banking (M&A, leveraged finance or restructuring) combined with top tier buy-side exposure is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record in executing complex, non-plain-vanilla transactions
• Strong proprietary deal origination capability and established local networks in ANZ and/or Southeast Asia
• Sound commercial judgment, strong downside-risk mindset and comfort operating in ambiguous environments
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders including founders, executives and advisors
• Willingness to travel frequently across the region

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