Financial Analyst

**Posting Start Date**:24/02/2025

**Role Overview**

We are seeking a **Financial Analyst with Sell-Side expertise** to support **direct VC investments (25 companies)** and **fund administration oversight (5 VC funds of funds)**. This role will be **50% sell-side analysis**—covering financial modeling, due diligence, and investment recommendations—and **50% financial strategy & operational oversight**, focusing on financial planning, cost optimization, and income tracking.

This position requires a **strong understanding of venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and fund administration**, with expertise in financial modeling, fund reporting, and strategic financial planning.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Sell-Side & Direct VC Investment Analysis (50%)**
- Conduct **financial modeling & valuation** (DCF, comparables, scenario analysis) for **25 portfolio companies**.
- Analyze financial statements, market trends, and competitive positioning of VC-backed startups.
- Prepare **investment research reports, earnings forecasts, and sector analysis** to guide investment decisions.
- Track financial performance, **burn rate, runway, revenue growth, and exit potential** for portfolio companies.
- Assist in **deal execution, due diligence, and investment memos** for new investments.
- Support **fundraising efforts** by preparing investor presentations and financial analyses.

**2. Fund Administration Oversight (5 VC Funds of Funds) (25%)**
- Oversee **third-party fund administrators** handling fund accounting, NAV calculations, and financial reporting.
- Review **fund capital calls, distributions, waterfall calculations, and LP reporting** for accuracy.
- Monitor fund expenses, management fees, and compliance with fund agreements.
- Track fund performance across **multiple asset classes, including public equity, hedge funds, and PE/VC co-investments**.
- Coordinate with **fund managers** for investment performance analysis and risk assessment.

**3. Financial Strategy, Cost Optimization & Income Tracking (25%)**
- **Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis**: Build financial models to evaluate different funding scenarios, risk exposure, and income tracking.
- **Financial Forecasting & Budgeting**: Develop income forecasts and ensure funding aligns with headcount and operational needs.
- **Cost Optimization**: Analyze expenditure patterns, identify inefficiencies, and drive financial sustainability.
- **Data Analytics & Unstructured Data Management**: Consolidate financial data across portfolio companies and funds for internal reporting.
- **Investment Growth & Sustainability Initiatives**: Assess revenue-generating opportunities and financial sustainability of investments.

**Qualifications**

**Technical & Analytical Skills**

✔ **Financial Modeling & Valuation** (DCF, P/E, EV/EBITDA, scenario analysis).
✔ **Fund Administration & Oversight** (capital calls, NAV calculations, waterfall models).
✔ **Financial Strategy & Forecasting** (income tracking, cost optimization, fund allocations).
✔ **Sell-Side Research & Investment Analysis** (market trends, earnings forecasts, competitive benchmarking).
✔ **VC & PE Fund Knowledge** (fund structures, co-investments, and investor reporting).

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Education**: Bachelor's/Master’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
**Experience**: 5-10 years in **VC, PE, sell-side equity research, investment banking, or fund administration**.
**Tools & Software**: Excel (advanced), Bloomberg, CapIQ, VC fund management tools.

**Soft Skills**

Strong **stakeholder management** across fund managers, administrators, and internal teams.
Ability to **translate financial data into strategic insights**.
High attention to detail with a **proactive problem-solving mindset**.

**More Information**

**Job Type**: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department : ETP - Administration

Job requisition ID : 27972