Investment Associate / Senior Associate

• Gain end-to-end exposure, from deal sourcing to portfolio value creation.
• Work directly with founders and high-growth businesses across Southeast Asia.
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a growth equity investment firm backing high-growth and profitable businesses across Southeast Asia. With a global network of partners, we help scale high-potential companies into market leaders. The firm manages over US$500M across 5 funds and, over the past 8 years, has invested in over 100 companies in Southeast Asia.

Job Description

Research & Investment Sourcing

• Screen and evaluate investment opportunities, including calls and meetings with prospective companies, sell-side advisors, and other relevant ecosystem players.
• Understand and assess business models, growth drivers, and key investment opportunities and risks.
• Work with existing portfolio companies to understand business performance, growth initiatives, and key areas of focus.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, management teams, industry experts, and peers across the VC/PE ecosystem.
• Maintain a database of investment opportunities and relevant company and market information.
• Monitor portfolio company performance through regular review of financial and operational reports and interaction with management teams.
  
  

Investment Analysis

• Conduct market and industry research, including market sizing, competitive landscape, industry trends, and growth opportunities.
• Conduct commercial and business due diligence, including customer and management references and customer research.
• Analyze company performance and growth potential, including revenue growth, margins, unit economics, and scalability.
• Gather and analyze information from target companies, industry experts, customers, and other relevant sources.
• Assess competitors and market positioning to understand the company's competitive advantages and potential risks.
• Evaluate management teams, including track record, capabilities, and key-person risks.
• Conduct valuation analysis and financial modelling to assess investment returns and key investment assumptions.
• Support the preparation of investment memos, presentations, and other materials for internal investment discussions.
• Support the investment team throughout the due diligence and execution process.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university; a Master's degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• 7-10 years of experience in growth equity, private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting or related advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of the Vietnamese market and business environment, with the ability to identify and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Fluent in Vietnamese and English, with strong communication skills.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Strong interest in investing, with excellent attention to detail and ability to form independent views.
• Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and learning agility
• Proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  
  

What's on Offer

If you're passionate about investing and want front-row access to Southeast Asia's most exciting growth companies, apply today!

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7105739