Investment Manager, Private Equity

Position Overview

This is an Investment Manager role within the Asia private equity team. This hire is expected to play a key role across around PE investment platform across primary fund transactions, co-investments and secondary investments within the Asia (ex-China) region with a focus on India, Australia and Japan.

There will also be collaboration with the broader Asia and respective global teams. This is a career track role with the opportunity for advancement within our Asia investment practice group. 

About Schroders

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Job specification

• Lead execution of investment due diligence of Asia (ex-China) private equity opportunities, encompassing research, assessment, valuation and modelling of various transaction types.

• Conduct industry research and develop market and sector insights relevant to covered geographies

• Drive transaction assessment including secondary and primary research, comps comparison, valuation modelling

• Train junior team members in financial modelling, development of investment theses and memos

• Drive preparation of investment recommendations to the Schroders Capital Investment Committee

• Support development of relationships with industry participants, including fund managers and advisors

• Support preparation of client pitches and requests, and development of new marketing material

• Drive preparation of quarterly reports and investment updates for Schroders Capital investors

Desired profile

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited university combined with a postgraduate training (CFA or CAIA) or postgraduate qualification (Masters) 

• Financial investment experience with a minimum of 6-8 years’ working in private equity investing.

• An ability to manage multiple projects and time-sensitive deliverables with a high degree of quality and accuracy

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis, financial modelling, financial analysis, and valuation

• Excellent communication skills (written / verbal / presentation)

• A high level of curiosity, strong discipline, and attention to detail

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.