Investment Associate - Venture Capital
We are looking for an Investment Associate to join a Multi-Billion AUM venture capital investment team focused on identifying and backing high-growth businesses and innovative technologies.
The Associate will work across the full investment lifecycle, from market mapping and deal sourcing through due diligence, investment execution, and portfolio monitoring. This is a highly analytical and commercial role suited to someone who enjoys evaluating businesses, understanding emerging sectors, and working directly with founders and investment professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Sourcing & Market Research
- Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities across target sectors and markets.
- Conduct thematic research to identify emerging technologies, business models, and structural growth trends.
- Build market maps covering attractive subsectors, companies, founders, investors, and competitive landscapes.
- Develop relationships across the startup and investment ecosystem, including founders, entrepreneurs, venture funds, accelerators, and industry participants.
- Support proactive sourcing initiatives and maintain the investment pipeline.
Investment Analysis & Due Diligence
- Evaluate potential investments across business model, market opportunity, competitive positioning, management team, technology, and financial performance.
- Conduct financial analysis, valuation work, scenario modelling, and investment return analysis.
- Assess unit economics, revenue models, operating metrics, customer economics, and growth assumptions.
- Coordinate commercial, financial, legal, technical, and other relevant due diligence workstreams.
- Prepare investment recommendations and investment committee materials.
Deal Execution
- Support senior investment professionals throughout the transaction process.
- Assist with valuation, transaction structuring, term-sheet analysis, negotiations, and completion.
- Coordinate with founders, management teams, advisers, legal counsel, and other stakeholders during investment execution.
Portfolio Management
- Monitor portfolio company financial and operational performance.
- Track key KPIs, business milestones, funding requirements, and strategic developments.
- Support portfolio companies on strategic initiatives including fundraising, market expansion, partnerships, and potential exit opportunities.
- Prepare portfolio updates and materials for internal review.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- 3-6 years of relevant professional experience in venture capital, private equity, growth equity, corporate venture capital, investment banking, strategy consulting, or a related investment environment.
- Strong financial analysis, valuation, and modelling capabilities.
- Experience assessing companies, industries, competitive landscapes, and investment opportunities.
- Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify the key drivers and risks of an investment.
- Genuine interest in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging business models.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise investment materials.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with founders, management teams, advisers, and investment professionals.
- A proactive and intellectually curious mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving investment environment.
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in finance, economics, business, engineering, computer science, or another relevant discipline.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding this opportunity.
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