Location: Singapore (candidates need to have local work authorization)
Years of relevant experience: 8 years or more
Altara Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm based in Southeast Asia. We are looking for an experienced venture investor who is dynamic, down-to-earth and passionate with a can-do spirit to join our growing investment team in the mission to back next generation entrepreneurs.
You will be a senior member of the investment team, leading by example and helping to mentor younger members. The ideal candidate will have the experience of leading and executing end-to-end deal cycles. You will play the role of a quarterback or mid-fielder, taking on multiple workstreams. This position requires the capability to guide younger members and also delivering on an individual basis as an experienced deal team member. This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced partners and build a career in venture capital. You will already have your own network within the Southeast Asian founders and venture ecosystems.
Detailed Job Description
- Active market presence, with a strong network within the founders and investors’ community
- Represent the firm well and be seen as the ‘go-to’ person for opportunities and collaborations
- Be on top of latest key trends and movements across the ecosystem
- Lead and develop investment theses as well as industry and thematic research, guiding other members where necessary
- Proactive sourcing and screening of opportunities, ensuring good coverage of focus sectors
- Ability to lead and perform the following activities:
- Deal pipeline generation and management
- Market, competitive and business analyses
- Commercial due diligences including financial modelling and analysis
- Investment memo and presentation preparation
- Deal execution, including managing external professional vendors
- Portfolio management, value add, growth and exit (including Board level support)
- Portfolio reporting
Requirements
- Proactive leadership and self-motivated in taking initiatives to drive things forward
- Entrepreneurial mindset, can-do attitude and enthusiasm to be a core member of a highly passionate team building a leading Southeast Asia venture platform for the long term
- Passion for technology and innovation; curious, strong strategic thinker, detail-oriented while being able to see the big picture
- Bachelor in Business/Engineering from a reputable undergraduate program; MBA a plus
- 8+ years of combined experience in venture capital, investment banking, management consulting and/or top tier tech companies preferred
- 5+ years of direct investing experience required; Fluency in a Southeast Asian language a plus
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills
