VC Analyst @ IN-Q-TEL in Singapore

VC Stack; Singapore; On-site; SGD 97,515 - 131,613; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack is looking for an Investment Analyst in Singapore to support sourcing investment opportunities and portfolio management. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about working with technology startups and possess strong analysis skills.

This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for both in-office and teleworking options, with a competitive salary ranging from SGD 97,515 to SGD 131,613 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to contractual reasons.
• Must reside in Singapore currently.
• Passion for technology startups.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with emerging tech companies for investment.
• Prepare written assessments on candidates' technological merits.
• Manage and report on portfolio data within a CRM tool.

Skills

Business analysis

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Job description

Investment Analyst – IQT Singapore

Type: Regular Full-Time

Compensation

SGD 97,515 – SGD 131,613 + bonus eligible. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.

Job Locations

SG-Singapore

Location Classification

Hybrid – In Office & Teleworking

Overview

IQT’s International Team (IQTI) is seeking an Investment Analyst in Singapore to support IQTI in activities related to sourcing high-quality investment opportunities and assisting portfolio management across IQTI’s Southeast Asian investments. The ideal candidate will bring unmatched enthusiasm for: (i) contributing to IQT’s mission; (ii) working with technology focused startups; and (iii) demonstrating world-class rigor in analysis and a bias towards output.

Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing

• Identify and initiate contact with companies and investors in the emerging tech ecosystem to support IQT’s investment focus areas
• Attend meetings and calls with candidate companies to produce written assessments of technological and business merits and challenges
• Perform competitive and market analyses as to investment opportunities
• Identify emergent regional and global technology themes by tracking publications, attending conferences, and reaching out to companies
• Build class-leading expertise in assigned technology areas through a rigorous effort of research and outreach to academics, entrepreneurs, and investors
• Maintain the standards and reputation of the IQT brand within the venture community as a high-quality venture capital investor and strategic partner

Deal Support

• Support research related to deal investment theses including the production of documents that describe technologies, markets, business models, and investment risks
• Interface with pipeline companies and IQT US to facilitate due diligence requests

Operations and Portfolio Company Strategy & Support

• Manage, maintain, and analyze portfolio and pipeline data within a CRM tool
• Prepare custom reports in support of IQTI presentations and regional technology perspectives

Qualifications

• Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must reside in Singapore currently.
• Raw enthusiasm for the IQT mission
• Prior professional experience in business analysis or strategy-focused roles
• Ability to write and express findings in a comprehensive, yet succinct manner
• Passion for working with early-stage technology companies
• Superior critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to work in semi-structured environment