VP of Investment

ALPHA JWC VENTURES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital firm in Singapore is seeking a VP of Investment to manage the transaction lifecycle and provide strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Venture Capital or Investment Banking, strong financial acumen, and an established network in the Southeast Asian technology ecosystem. This position involves travel between Singapore and Jakarta, focusing on deal sourcing and portfolio management. The firm offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for mentorship and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Growth Equity, or Investment Banking.
• Established professional network within the Southeast Asian technology ecosystem.
• High integrity and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transaction lifecycle and provide strategic leadership.
• Oversee due diligence and analysis process.
• Lead negotiation of investment terms and execute agreements.
• Act as strategic partner to portfolio company management.
• Provide mentorship to junior investment team members.

Skills

Financial analysis

Investment structuring

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics or a technical discipline

Advanced degree (MBA, CFA)

Job description

Alpha JWC Ventures is a leading venture capital firm with a strong presence in Southeast Asia, dedicated to supporting innovative startups and driving growth in the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. With offices in Singapore and Jakarta, we provide strategic capital, mentorship, and operational support to high‑potential ventures across various industries.

We are seeking a VP level of investment professional to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities. Due to our core market presence, this role demands frequent, necessary travel between our Singapore headquarters and Jakarta, Indonesia, for deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management meetings.

Main Responsibilities

The VP of Investment manages the entire transaction lifecycle and provides strategic leadership both internally and externally. Investment Cycle Leadership:

• Deal Origination: Define and direct the firm’s sourcing strategy. Leverage a broad, senior‑level network to originate proprietary investment opportunities that strategically align with our core thesis.
• Due Diligence & Analysis: Oversee and guide the team’s comprehensive due diligence process, ensuring rigor in financial modeling, valuation, market sizing, and the critical assessment of founding teams.
• Execution & Structuring: Provide senior leadership on transaction execution. Lead negotiation of investment terms and collaborate with legal counsel to structure complex agreements.
• Investment Advocacy: Lead the presentation of investment recommendations to the Investment Committee, ensuring strategic alignment, and articulating a clear path to value creation and exit.

Portfolio & Strategic Management

• Value Creation: Act as a strategic partner to portfolio company management, offering direct guidance on operational challenges, growth initiatives, and strategic scaling.
• Board Participation: Represent Alpha JWC on portfolio company boards, providing effective governance, mentorship, and support to maximize shareholder returns.
• Team Development: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior investment team members (VPs, Associates), ensuring adherence to best practices in research, analysis, and portfolio monitoring.
• Exit Strategy Planning & Collaboration: Proactively define liquidity pathways (IPO, strategic M&A, secondary sale). Collaborate to drive the execution and strategic alignment among founders, LPs, and management teams throughout the exit cycle to maximize realization value.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate possesses a proven, high‑integrity career trajectory suitable for leading investments at a top‑tier regional fund.

• Experience: A minimum of 7‑8 years of progressive experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Growth Equity, or Investment Banking (M&A/Corporate Finance).
• Regional Expertise: Non‑negotiable deep operational understanding and an established professional network within the Southeast Asian technology ecosystem, in particular in Indonesian and Singapore markets.
• Financial Acumen: Expert‑level proficiency in advanced financial analysis, valuation methodologies, and investment structuring, with direct experience in preparing companies for exit.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics, or a technical discipline is required. An advanced degree (MBA, CFA) is highly valued.
• Behavioral Skills: Must demonstrate high integrity, strong work ethic, exceptional negotiation skills, and a strategic, long‑term mindset suitable for partnership‑focused investment.