Associate, Private Equity

About the role

A newly created Associate, Private Equity position in Singapore, recruited through Michael Page on behalf of an independent investment manager that manages institutional-sized assets. The firm has been active in public markets, hedge funds and private markets for over ten years and is expanding its Private Markets team in Asia. The role identifies, analyses and proposes investment opportunities in private equity funds and co-investments, working with the Senior Investment Officer to run investment processes and monitor portfolios.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct systematic research and analysis of PE markets and industry trends
• Contribute to sourcing, research and execution for PE funds or co-investments, with a focus on Asia Pacific
• Due diligence including investment analysis, financial modelling, investment memos and IC presentations, and managing investment subscriptions
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis of transactions, portfolio monitoring and reporting, and project work with internal teams and external advisors
• Participate in internal team discussions and meetings with senior leadership at PE funds and management teams
• Network with lead investors in the region

Required profile

• Two or more years of total experience in PE fund investments/co-investments or investment banking preferred
• Relevant M&A, transaction services or investment banking experience may be considered, especially with a strong interest in researching PE managers and evaluating co-investments
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research, interpret complex financial data and synthesize results
• Maturity, integrity and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Required skills

• Equity valuation and financial modelling expertise preferred
• Familiarity with database tools such as Preqin highly valued