Responsibilities:
Investment Evaluation & Analysis
Conduct financial analysis, valuation modelling, and investment assessments for prospective and existing investments.
Perform commercial, financial, operational, and market due diligence on investment opportunities.
Develop and maintain financial models, valuation models, and scenario analyses to support investment decisions, portfolio reviews, and transactions.
Conduct market and industry research to identify investment opportunities, emerging trends, and sector developments.
Prepare investment proposals, financial analyses, presentations, and recommendations for the Investment Committee and senior management.
Portfolio Management & Valuation
Monitor the financial, operational, and strategic performance of portfolio companies, with a primary focus on venture capital.
Maintain financial models and perform periodic valuations of portfolio companies using appropriate valuation methodologies.
Track portfolio performance through financial and operational KPIs and identify emerging risks and value creation opportunities.
Maintain regular engagement with portfolio company management teams and support shareholder governance activities.
Monitor compliance with shareholder agreements, investment covenants, and governance obligations.
Portfolio Transactions & Exit Support
Support portfolio transactions, including follow-on investments, restructurings, acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic corporate actions.
Prepare financial analyses, valuation assessments, and commercial evaluations to support transaction reviews and exit opportunities.
Assist in developing exit analyses, buyer assessments, transaction materials, and execution workstreams.
Coordinate with legal counsel, financial advisors, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders throughout transaction execution.
Support negotiations and transaction documentation by preparing analyses and coordinating stakeholder inputs.
Investment Strategy & Platform Support
Support the implementation of the Fund's investment strategy, portfolio management initiatives, and capital deployment activities.
Assist in preparing business plans, regulatory submissions, licensing documentation, and strategic presentations relating to the investment platform.
Conduct market research and analysis various asset classes and continuously monitor regulatory developments to support strategic initiatives.
Coordinate outsourced service providers supporting the investment platform and monitor delivery against agreed requirements.
Reporting, Governance & Administration
Prepare periodic portfolio reports, valuation reports, investment updates, management presentations, and Investment Committee papers.
Maintain portfolio databases, financial models, valuation models, investment records, and transaction documentation.
Coordinate with portfolio companies, external advisors, auditors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders on investment and portfolio matters.
Support continuous improvement of investment processes, governance frameworks, reporting standards, and investment documentation.
Ensure investment activities and documentation are maintained in accordance with approved governance frameworks, investment policies, and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Master's degree is preferred.
Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent are advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, or investment management.
Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, company valuation, due diligence, investment analysis, and transaction execution.
Experience monitoring investment portfolios and engaging with portfolio companies.
Experience preparing investment memoranda, business plans, financial models, and board or investment committee materials.
Experience coordinating with external advisors, legal counsel, auditors, and financial institutions is preferred.