Associate, APAC Corporate (Singapore)

Job Title: Associate, APAC Corporate

Location: Singapore

Department: APAC Corporate

Reporting to: Head of Asia Corporate

Position Summary:

The Asia Pacific Structured & Private Equity team consists of c. 15 employees, with a local presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Tokyo. The Asia Pacific team has been active in the region for more than two decades with a demonstrated investment track record.

Our capital provides flexible capital solutions, covering both majority and minority investments, with a recent focus on majority buyouts in supporting management. The Asia Pacific team works closely and coordinately as one team, and you are expected to get support and learn from other colleagues in the other regional locations. We also get full support from HR, legal and other corporate functions from the ICG London headquarters and offshore teams as well.

The primary focus of the role will be to help execute investments within the Asia Pacific fund strategy and support our investments in Japan through your deep expertise of the Japanese market. You will work closely with the Asia Pacific Managing Directors in supporting the origination, execution and monitoring of investments.  You will also be expected to participate proactively in building and maintaining a network of relationships across the advisory and corporate community.

it is our intention to gain permission for the role holder to act as a temporary representative under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 ("SFA") of the Monetary Authority of Singapore for any regulated activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Due Diligence/Closing

• Financial modelling: 1) Build and own financial modelling/return analysis by yourself, incorporating KPIs, key drivers and risks and conducting sensitivity analysis, 2) Provide accurate and thoughtful valuation analysis as SME on Japanese market.
• Manage Due Diligence efforts, coordinating closely with external advisors
• Engage in diligence work streams including financial, tax, commercial, legal, ESG and other due diligence, producing high-quality drafts for investment papers (e.g. NDAs/PICA).
• Screen proposed deals based on established investment criteria.
• Assist in debt financing negotiation and documentation.
• Assist in preparing for IC papers, especially in financial modelling and financial analysis.
• Assist in offshore structuring and fund flow in coordination with the ICG London team.

Portfolio Management

• Deep knowledge of the firm’s portfolio and workings including applying proprietary investment methodologies to support document preparation and deal work.
• Monitor and track financial and operational performance of portfolios, getting and summarizing key info from management of portfolios.
• Assist and work together with management of portfolios in executing value creation initiatives and embedding ESG in all investment work.
• Prepare internal ICG performance reporting and fundraising materials.

Investment Origination Support

• Support senior members in identifying/sourcing investment opportunities within the ICG investment strategy and criteria, including 1) building Japan network/relationships within investment bankers, M&A advisors, accountants, lawyers and consultants for deal referrals and conducting proactive marketing from these relationships, and 2) researching and shortlisting a list of target companies within the targeted sector, investment type, etc.
• Building own network of counterparties and advisors to develop origination capabilities.
• Provide commercial and in-depth financial analysis of target companies and investment opportunities.
• Put together external company presentation materials to make a pitch to target companies and target management, incorporating industry/company analysis, value creation hypothesis, structure, etc., with support from senior members.
• Industry/Sector research and monitoring including taking responsibility for maintaining team data (e.g. WIP and target lists).

Performance and Behavioural Expectations

• Analysis, modelling and evaluations of deals are timely and accurate.
• Production of thorough, detailed and accurate research, presentations and reports.
• Team player; Willing to report, communicate and consult timely and adequately to senior members.
• Demonstrated flexibility to contribute to cross-border deals and projects
• Delegation, coaching, training and mentoring of interns/analysts on ICG processes, investment strategies and techniques
• Risk Management and Compliance – remaining fit and proper and undertaking continuing education to keep skills and knowledge up to date with industry developments.

Key Requirements/ Qualifications:

• You will have demonstrable experience of: 
• Supporting the management of portfolios and executing value creation initiatives (10 years from Private Equity, Top Investment Banking or Big4 firms, etc.)
• Strong academic background with an economics degree qualification
• Detailed knowledge of ICG funds and investment strategies
• Top class financial modelling and financial analysis skills, especially with exposure to LBO models, from working in private equity industry
• Strong industry research and analytical skills with an entrepreneurial and critical eye.
• Japanese native-level language skills plus strong written and spoken English capabilities to be able to liaise effectively and credibly with key stakeholders in the Japanese market and colleagues globally including our U.K. headquartered senior management team
• Investment execution experience in Asian markets and previous exposure to working in U.K. headquartered company and Tokyo market
• Accuracy, attention to detail, a critical but constructive mindset to problem solving and information analysis
• Mature, and strong interpersonal skills, quickly responding and timely consulting as a team player.
• Self-starter and proactive; able to operate in a lean organization through covering a range of task levels and work collaboratively with interns and seniors.
• Building trust and credibility with internal team members and maintaining a professional reputation amongst external parties including management.
• Can get things done quietly without unnecessary noise; quickly admits flaws and mistakes; is careful to make others comfortable; is authentic; helps others save face in difficult situations; maximizes the contribution of all; encourages the expression of viewpoints from all concerned; is modest and self-effacing; respects the views of others.
• Ability to work across multiple cultures in a multinational company.
• Complying and working within a regulatory regime.

Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

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