Associate

Working as a key member of the Actis global energy infrastructure team based in Singapore, the incumbent will be part of an exciting team to build the franchise of the business in the region. This hands-on role will work on all deal related activities, including financial modelling, investment analysis and preparing investment committee presentations.

Main Responsibilities

Working within an investment team to ensure the greatest impact on value for Actis and its investors. Assignments include:
Origination and Deal Execution
- Support sector mapping to expand pipeline of deal opportunities
- Create financial models to evaluate investment opportunities.
- Conduct due diligence in support of transactions under the direction of the senior investment team including, but not limited to, market and financial and technical due diligence.
- Prepare project documentation including screening memos, investment committee memos and updates under the supervision of investment manager.
- Identify areas of transaction risk and potential mitigation strategies, as part of the deal team.
- Summarise, interpret, and present material in an accurate and convincing manner to a deal team and Investment Committee.
- Assist investment manager in all matter related to the deal closing, including deal documentation, finance documentation and structuring. Actively contribute to sector initiatives, become knowledge base of sector insight and expertise.

Portfolio Management
- Assist the investment manager with portfolio/asset management of assigned project(s), including initiatives such as debt financing, operational improvement initiatives, management recruitment, and exit planning.
- Prepare quarterly investment reports and valuation reports for projects for review of investment manager.
- Actively contribute to sector initiatives, become knowledge base of sector insight and expertise.

Others
- Work in partnership with global specialists (e.g., Sustainability) and sector teams
- Participation in Actis wide projects or initiatives and building effective networks with peers
- Working with the Energy COO on quarterly reporting and interaction with investors.

Knowledge
- Analyst or Associate level knowledge gained within a private equity firm, investment bank, or top tier management consulting environment.
- A good understanding of how private equity works its philosophy, disciplines and value orientation.
- A passion for sustainability, growth markets and working in a values-driven organisation.
- Interest and/or experience in the Energy / Infrastructure sector an advantage.
- MBA from a top business school / Qualified Chartered Accountant, or degrees equivalent.
- CFA qualification an advantage.
- Exceptional team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Skills and Competencies
- Evidence that there is a strong fit with Actis firm values: accountability, collaboration, transparency, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling, valuation.
- Proactive, self-starter; ability to conduct detailed sector analysis with limited supervision.
- Highly organised and focused.
- Project management and ability to drive initiatives through to completion.
- Excellent research, writing and communication skills
- Collaborate effectively with others, including senior managers and external parties.
- Strategic, analytic, and numeric thinking capability.
- Strong communicator with an ability to influence others in a positive way.