Senior Associate / Associate Director, Private Equity Fund

Role overview

CGS International Securities Pte. Ltd., the securities arm of China Galaxy Securities, is hiring a Senior Associate to Associate Director, Private Equity Fund for its Asset Management team. The role covers originating, evaluating, executing and managing private equity investments across Southeast Asia. Title, grade and level of deal leadership will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.

Key responsibilities

- Origination and execution: source and evaluate opportunities across selected sectors and markets in Southeast Asia; build relationships with investment banks, corporate advisors, entrepreneurs, industry experts and strategic partners to generate proprietary deal flow; lead execution including valuation, financial modelling, deal structuring, negotiation, documentation and closing; prepare investment papers for the Investment Committee.

- Due diligence and analysis: conduct financial, commercial, operational and strategic due diligence; build financial models and valuation analyses; evaluate industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory considerations and key risks; coordinate external legal, financial, tax and technical advisors.

- Portfolio management and value creation: monitor portfolio company performance against plans; partner with management on operational improvements and growth initiatives; review financial performance, budgets and forecasts; support strategic decisions, capital allocation, fundraising and expansion.

- Exit planning and investor reporting: develop and execute exit strategies (trade sales, secondary transactions, recapitalisations, IPOs); support investor communications and reporting on portfolio and fund performance.

- Market intelligence: track market developments, themes and regulatory changes; represent the firm at industry events.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline; MBA, CFA or other investment qualifications an advantage.

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, management consulting, venture capital or asset management. Considered for Senior Associate or Associate Director level depending on experience; Associate Director candidates are expected to have led transactions end-to-end.

- Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis, and experience in transaction execution, due diligence and deal structuring.

- Strong commercial acumen, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

- Good to have: healthcare, technology or other high-growth sector experience; CFA, ACCA, CAIA or MBA; prior board observer or portfolio management experience.

- Strong written and spoken English; Mandarin proficiency is advantageous for interaction with Mandarin-speaking business owners, management teams and investors across China and Southeast Asia.

Location: Singapore. Full-time.