Investment Analyst, Private Equity

**Who we’re looking for**

This is an Investment Analyst role within the Asia private equity / venture capital team. This hire is expected to play a key role in all aspects of our private equity fund investments and also support on co-investment transactions in the regions of India, SEA and developed Asia. There will also be collaboration with the broader Asia team. This is a career track role with the opportunity for advancement within our Asia investment practice group.

The role would be based out of Singapore.

**About Schroders Group**

Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.

**Schroders Capital**

Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $97bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.

The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.

Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.

We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.

**What you’ll do**
- Support execution of investment due diligence of investment opportunities in private equity /or venture capital funds and co-investments, 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
- Support 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 materialSupport portfolio monitoring of co-investments, 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)
- Master’s degree / MBA would be preferred, but not a mandatory pre-requisite
- Financial investment experience with minimum 2 years working in direct private equity or venture capital investing, investment banking, transaction advisory (due diligence) or corporate finance
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis, financial modelling, financial analysis, and valuation
- Excellent communication skills (written / verbal / presentation)
- An ability to manage multiple responsibilities and time-sensitive deliverables with a high degree of quality and accuracyA high level of curiosity, strong discipline, and attention to detail

**We recognise potential, whoever you are**

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why 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.