Venture Capital Job – Investment Associate – Clime Capital

Clime Capital is a Singapore-licensed fund manager focused on identifying, incubating, and scaling innovative investment platforms accelerating the low-carbon transition. We identify and create investment opportunities at the forefront of the low-carbon transition by drawing on a deep understanding of global energy markets and low-carbon technologies.

Clime Capital is a fast-moving, dynamic workplace that requires a high level of enthusiasm for identifying and growing businesses that have the potential to generate transformational impact to accelerate the low carbon transition. Clime Capital is headquartered in Singapore, with team members in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India.

Clime Capital is seeking an experienced Investment Associate to join its Singapore-based, regionally focused investment execution team. The Investment Associate’s responsibilities will include establishing and leading deal flow, managing deal progress from inception to exit against agreed timelines, and promoting and representing Clime Capital.

The Investment Associate will work closely with Clime Capital’s senior management and investment team, including in-country team members, to identify, screen, and invest in high-impact businesses driving the low carbon transition in Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities and Day-to-Day Activities:

Investment Due Diligence and Transaction Execution:

• Lead screening and development of investment thesis for potential clean energy investment opportunities.
• Support internal due diligence of prospective investees, including customer and management references, market sizing and mapping, and industry research.   
• Lead drafting of preliminary approval memoranda for the Investment Committee.
• Support drafting of final approval memoranda for the Investment Committee.
• Lead procurement and management of external due diligence contractors.

Investment Analysis:

• Lead analysis of financial statements.
• Conceptualize key business value drivers and risk factors to evaluate in due diligence.
• Build and maintain internal financial models for pipeline and portfolio companies.
• Lead investment valuation exercises for pipeline and portfolio companies independently with limited oversight.
• Conduct comparable company and comparable transaction analysis (financials and multiples analysis) for each pipeline and portfolio company.

Investment Management, Monitoring, and Reporting:

• Coordinate post-investment support with Clime Capital Country Managers and Portfolio Management team, including:
  • Support quarterly valuation review.
  • Support investment commitment and disbursement procedures.
  • Support initiatives to improve business processes, strengthen management talent, achieve successful exits, etc.
  • Maintain up-to-date information in archives and portfolio management systems.
  • Coordinate and support ongoing portfolio company reporting as required.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Monitor key developments in the clean energy space in Southeast Asia.
• Monitor policy and regulatory changes that impact the SEACEF investment strategy in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
• Provide regular internal updates on market developments.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of investment experience in either private equity/venture capital, management consulting, or investment banking.
• Competency to create and manage valuation models based on a logical approach to key economic drivers of early-stage ventures.   
• Proven analytical, investment analysis, structuring, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to write in a clear, succinct, and engaging manner, argue compellingly and present data intelligently.
• Energy sector and climate change experience ideal: understanding of market, regulatory, and economic drivers that impact the low carbon transition in Southeast Asia.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach with management, pragmatic and resourceful problem solving, and ability to work across many facets of our target investment areas (including financial, legal, and regulatory) to structure and execute transactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; articulate and confident in presenting ideas in a group setting.
• Proficiency in regional languages ideal (e.g., Vietnamese, Bahasa, Tagalog).
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and networking skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and drive to take ownership of processes and take tasks to completion.   
• Desire and comfort to join and contribute to a small, high-caliber team by leading investment execution.   
• Demonstrated interest in the intersection of private markets and climate impact.
• Naturally curious.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Market-based compensation that is commensurate with work experience.
• A chance to gain insights from seasoned professionals, encouraging mentorship and personal development.
• Comprehensive corporate medical insurance, including dental.

Kindly email your CV to hr@climecap.com.

Priority will be given to Singaporean / PR candidates.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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