Investment Banking jobs in Singapore

• 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.
• With a strong track record in special situations investing, the platform is known for its disciplined risk management, hands-on value creation approach and ability to operate across diverse regulatory and market environments. The Singapore office serves as a key hub for ANZ and Southeast Asia, supporting both proprietary origination and execution across the region.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number AW13352953, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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