JOB DESCRIPTION - Associate (Singapore)
ABOUT PERMIRA
Permira is a global private equity investment firm. The firm was established in 1985 and has made over 300 private equity investments since its inception. The first pan-European private equity fund was raised in 1997, investing out of four offices in Frankfurt, London, Milan and Paris. Since then, Permira has grown steadily and today is present on three continents across 16 offices. An international team of investment professionals cover a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. At present, the firm's teams advise funds with total committed capital of approximately €58 billion. Permira funds have consistently outperformed the market over the past 20 years, delivering strong returns across economic cycles. Currently, the Permira funds own over 50 companies around the world. Permira’s core focus is on multinational companies with international growth potential across four sectors: Tech, Consumer, Services and Healthcare.
SUCCESS AT PERMIRA
The Permira culture unites a diverse team of 450 individuals in 15 offices around the world. Central to this culture is a flat structure that encourages open communication and collaboration across sectors, geographies and functions. Click below to more about what it takes to succeed at Permira.
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ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting directly to Head of Asia at Permira, you will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that follows an entrepreneurial approach to investing. As an Investment Associate in Singapore, you will join as a generalist with the opportunity to work across multiple geographies and sectors, with a core focus on Technology Services and B2B Software in the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, you will be expected to get involved in all stages of investment, including initial review, due diligence, development of the investment thesis and value creation, and portfolio monitoring. You can expect to be part of every stage of the investment process for both the main fund (P8) as well as Permira Growth Opportunity Fund (PGO2). Ultimately, you will directly contribute to the wider success of Permira in the region. It is not uncommon for high achieving Investment Associates to have responsibility that far exceeds their seniority, for instance, while Investment Associates are not expected to source new opportunities, they have the opportunity to do so. The meritocratic culture gets amplified when joining a lean team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and analyse investment opportunities:
- Develop in depth knowledge of industry issues by analyzing and evaluating opportunities within sectors.
- Build and develop complex financial models to aid in the evaluation of investment opportunities.
- Work as part of the team to identify the value creation levers and risks, and compile materials and analysis to support the investment case, and subsequently participate in Investment Committee discussions.
Execution and portfolio monitoring:
- Play a key role in the diligence of the investment thesis and risks.
- Assist with the overall deal execution, including liaising with third parties and professional advisors (legal, consultants etc).
- Monitor ongoing financial performance of portfolio companies, including compiling company performance and valuation reporting.
- Assist in building and leveraging relationships that will assist in contributing to the strategy of the investment.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- 1-3 years of experience in a top-tier Investment Bank or Management Consulting. Experience in working for a Private Equity/Venture Capital fund is preferred.
- Strong track record of academic excellence at a top undergraduate program (or above) is expected, with fluency in English (a pre-requisite).
- Entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity, and strong presence. High level of motivation, integrity, energy and enthusiasm.
- Excellent commercial awareness and business judgement. Highly numerate, attention to detail and the ability to explain and interpret data and make appropriate recommendations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills - ability to communicate in an articulate manner, logically and with confidence.
- Ability to work constructively as part of an internal team and work closely with (and sometimes manage) third party advisors and partners.
