Associate Director— Private Markets

Associate Director— Private Markets (PE/VC Focus)About The Role We are seeking a senior, driven, and analytical investment professional to join our growing team in a leadership capacity. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving our private equity and venture capital strategy, leading a team of investment and advisory professionals, overseeing deal sourcing and execution, and contributing to value creation across portfolio companies. This role is suited for an experienced investment professional with a proven track record in private equity and/or venture capital, who is ready to take ownership of end-to-end investment processes, lead idea generation, and contribute meaningfully to portfolio construction, monitoring, and exit strategies at a senior level. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in private markets, strong investment acumen, and operational leadership, combined with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset to help scale the platform. Key Responsibilities Leads - sourcing, evaluation, and execution of private equity and venture capital opportunities across Asia and globally. Generate investment ideas and client / deals pipeline both individually and with the team through market mapping, thematic research, and identification of high-potential companies and sectors. Oversee financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence processes, coordinating with or managing external third-party advisors or vendors where necessary (legal, financial, tax, and technical). Take ownership of transaction structuring, negotiation, and investment committee presentations. Monitor portfolio company performance and actively support value creation initiatives, including strategic planning, capital raising, and M&A. Contribute to portfolio construction, diversification strategy, and risk management across private market investments. Manage relationships with portfolio company management teams, co-investors, industry partners, and advisors. Provide strategic input on fund structuring, mandate design, and operational readiness for new private equity/VC vehicles, which include VCC and other fund structures. Lead, mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance investment culture. Contribute to broader business initiatives, product development, and investor engagement as part of the leadership team. About You Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field; CFA designation strongly preferred. Minimum of 7–10 years' experience in private equity, venture capital, or related principal investment roles within asset management, investment firms, or family offices. Demonstrated ability to originate, evaluate, and execute investments, with proven high-conviction deal experience. Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation, transaction structuring, and due diligence. Experience in portfolio management, with a track record of supporting growth and value creation in portfolio companies. Familiarity with co-investments, club deals, and working alongside institutional and family investors. Strong leadership, project management, and mentoring abilities. Fluent in English and Chinese (or other major Asian languages), both written and verbal, to effectively communicate and support cross-border investments and investor relations. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Words, PowerPoint and experienced with data platforms such as PitchBook, Preqin, or Capital IQ is essential. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with a hands-on approach and cross-functional collaboration mindset. Employment Package The successful candidate will receive a generous remuneration package, which includes performance bonus, full medical and health benefits and paid time-off. Basic salary for this role is expected to be in the range of SGD 8,000-14,000 and commensurate with the candidate's abilities and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr