Asia Investment Associate

Quona Capital is looking for an Investment Associate to join Quona's Asia team. The Associate will work with the Asia team on all aspects of the investment and portfolio management processes and will have exposure to the regional and global entrepreneurial and Venture Capital ecosystems. The role will be part of the investing team covering India and Southeast Asia and will be based in Singapore, with frequent travel to markets in the region.

**About Us...**:
Quona Capital was established in 2015, with a vision to back innovators enhancing the quality and availability of financial products and services for underserved consumers and enterprises through business model innovation and smart leveraging of technology, investing in the best fintech companies in emerging markets. Today, Quona manages approximately $800 AUM, has 70+ portfolio companies across our core funds, and is backed by a marquee group of global investors.

We are a diverse team of 27 professionals who collectively speak 20 languages. Our team spans the globe, and we are deeply embedded in the regions in which we work. Our team members work from locations like Singapore, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Bangalore, Cape Town, Lagos, Nairobi, and Washington DC - to name a few We deeply value collaboration and learning and are looking forward to growing our team with individuals who embody our key values: Impact, Trust, Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build investment thesis frameworks to drive engagement with entrepreneurs and strengthen Quona's thought leadership
- Conduct market research, sector mapping, and competitive analysis to help with portfolio projects and pipeline development
- Support end-to-end deal process including memos, financial model, and due diligence
- Analyze portfolio performance to identify areas of strengths and improvements
- Support operational initiatives such as knowledge sharing, impact measurement, and LP reporting

**Requirements**:
Skills and Competencies
- Enthusiasm for technology, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion
- Team player mentality - ready to support the team in achieving collective goals
- Drive, humbleness, adaptability, curiosity, and openness
- Exceptional analytical skills and desire to produce consistent top-tier quality work
- Ability to take initiative and work independently in a fast-paced team that is geographically distributed
- Bachelor's or master's degree with excellent academic performance
- 3+ years of experience in strategy, product, consulting, principal investing, investment banking, or a related field
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced team that is geographically dispersed

Desired
- Domain expertise in financial services/technology
- Experience evaluating investment opportunities - the ability to quickly identify and analyze key questions, risks, or upsides to an investment
- Existing network or work experience in startup/venture ecosystems in South and/or Southeast Asia

**Benefits**
- We offer competitive market-based compensation and benefits which include health insurance, paid time off, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental/family leave
- Additional perks include an annual professional development stipend, phone expense reimbursement, and a fun annual in-person offsite in Quona's markets
- Plus you get exposure to global start-ups, opportunities to grow and learn, and mission-driven colleagues who are fun to work with

**Application Material**:

- Resume
- Cover Letter: _Why are you interested in financial inclusion?_
- One-Page Analysis: _A one-page analysis of a particular fintech sector or on any fintech startup you would like to invest in. In your analysis, explain your investment thesis and give arguments that support your decision to invest._