Principal, Secondary Investing

About the role

A Singapore-based digital asset investor, backed by proprietary capital, is looking for a Principal Investor to work closely with its Managing Partner on most of the firm's deals. The role covers venture, liquid tokens, public equities and fund commitments, driving deals from first meeting through to realisation and helping shape the firm's view on new sectors. It is based in Singapore on a hybrid basis, with frequent travel.

Key responsibilities

• Source and lead due diligence on opportunities in digital assets, blockchain and new financial infrastructure across venture, liquid token and public equity markets
• Partner with the Managing Partner on most transactions, travelling regularly to meet founders, funds and co-investors
• Structure and negotiate deal terms through to close alongside senior leadership
• Build a network of founders, operators, analysts and investors to generate proprietary deal flow
• Support portfolio companies after investment and track their performance
• Research markets, sectors and companies to spot emerging themes and help shape the firm's thesis in new areas
• Use AI tools across sourcing, diligence and research and drive their adoption across the team
• Represent the firm at industry events and across the digital asset community

Required profile

• 5+ years in venture investing, liquid or secondary market investing, hedge funds or equity research
• Deep understanding of digital assets, blockchain and financial services, with real enthusiasm for the space
• Active network across the digital asset industry, from founders and funds to exchanges and protocols
• Strong ownership: drives deals independently and thrives with autonomy
• Sound judgement and the ability to earn the trust of founders and co-investors
• Comfortable with frequent travel; Mandarin is preferred

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The advert is posted by Rockrose Executive Search, a Singapore-headquartered executive search firm.