Manager / Senior Manager, Portfolio Growth & Communications

About SG Growth Capital SG Growth Capital (SGGC) is the strategic investment platform of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore. Through our investment arms, EDBI and SEEDS, we support global leaders and local startups to drive innovation from Singapore. About Portfolio Growth & Communications team The Portfolio Growth and Communications team drives strategic value creation and amplifies impact for portfolio companies through growth initiatives, partnerships, and thought leadership platforms. We are seeking a team player to join our Portfolio Growth & Communications team. This role will report to the Head of Portfolio Growth & Communications and will work closely with founders and ecosystem stakeholders. You’re suitable if you’re a hands‑on self‑starter who can develop and execute value‑adding initiatives to support the growth of early‑stage portfolio companies of SGGC: → Engage early‑stage portfolio companies, partners and SGGC’s network via platform‑type activities like events, programmes and content, and support internal and external communications. → Build and implement post‑investment value creation plans, including GTM strategy, market entry, and operational excellence for selected companies, track and report key business metrics. The impact you’ll be making 1) ValueCreation Relationship and ecosystem building–be the connector between and amongst portfolio companies and SGGC’s network. Identify opportunities, facilitate introductions and maintain community engagement through coordination of owned and industry events and programmes such as conferences, demo days and bespoke networking events for founders, investors and ecosystem partners. Create, curate and manage content– such as playbooks, best practice guides, portfolio analytics and benchmarking data, as well as portfolio company and founder news and highlights. Monitor performance and reporting– track key business and operational metrics of portfolio companies, provide regular updates on portfolio performance and use data to identify areas for improvement. Build post‑investment plans – work with the investment team to help develop actionable value‑creation plans for selected early‑stage tech companies. Including but not limited to the following: -- Support founders on go-to‑market (GTM) initiatives – partner with portfolio leadership to implement GTM improvements such as ideal customer profile identification, customer segmentation, retention analysis, sales excellence and pricing guidance. Assist with new market entry, build buy partner decisions and product or geographic expansion strategies. -- Operational and technology guidance – help portfolio teams select and implement sales/marketing tools, improve order-to-cash processes, clean data and design KPI frameworks. 2) Communications Be a brand guardian for the SEEDS, EDBI and SG Growth Capital brands and champion messaging and stories that reflect our early‑stage investment thesis and highlight portfolio successes. Manage external communications for early‑stage portfolio company news and publicity opportunities– develop and execute PR strategies, maintain relationships with startup ecosystem partners and business journalists and identify proactive media opportunities. Support the founders and portfolio companies’ press announcements and funding news for dissemination to local and regional media. Support internal communications and crisis management relating to early‑stage investments and portfolio companies– ensure consistent messaging across the firm, preparing internal notes and investor updates. During sensitive situations, coordinate a rapid response, liaise with media and provide continuous updates to stakeholders, following best practices in crisis communications. You are this and more Experience: 3-5 years in venture capital, startup operations, marketing/comms, tech accelerator/incubator or related fields. Exposure to early‑stage tech companies and hands‑on support roles is highly valued. Strategic and analytical abilities: Comfort with GTM strategy, market research, and data analysis. Ability to create frameworks, evaluate business models and work with founders to design growth plans. Strong project‑management skills and the ability to execute multiple workstreams simultaneously. Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated experience crafting thought leadership pieces and managing social media, press releases or newsletters. Confidence interacting with senior executives, media and founders. Relationship & community builder: Enthusiasm for working with entrepreneurs; ability to build trust with portfolio teams and external partners. Experience organising events or programmes that bring people together. Self‑starter mentality: Entrepreneurial, resourceful and comfortable operating in unstructured environments. Willingness to roll up sleeves, learn new tools and own initiatives from concept to execution. We value curiosity, transparency, and collaboration. What you’ll gain Mission and impact. We are committed to nurturing high‑potential startups that reshape industries and create economic impact. By joining the Portfolio Growth & Communications team, you’ll directly influence the trajectory of our early‑stage portfolio companies. Learning and growth. You’ll be exposed to a variety of sectors and have broad remit across value‑creation, communications and community building. You will work directly with partners and founders, accelerating your understanding of venture operations. Collaborative culture. We believe in open dialogue, empathy and shared success. Our platform function is lean, so your contributions will be visible and meaningful from day one. SG Growth Capital is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement – passion for startups and the ability to learn quickly are what count. #J-18808-Ljbffr