The Private Equity Manager will lead the end-to-end investment process for a Singapore-based PE fund focused on supporting student-founded businesses in collaboration with top universities. Responsibilities include sourcing and assessing opportunities, conducting due diligence, structuring deals, and managing portfolio companies across various growth stages. The role involves working closely with founders, university stakeholders, and the family office leadership to provide strategic guidance, monitor performance, and drive value creation. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with a hands-on approach to nurturing early-stage ventures, ensuring investments align with the family office’s long-term objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate investment opportunities in student-led businesses in collaboration with partner universities.
- Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence.
- Structure, negotiate, and close investment deals.
- Provide strategic oversight and operational support to portfolio companies.
- Monitor portfolio performance and prepare regular reports for family office leadership.
- Foster strong relationships with founders, university partners, and other stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for value creation and follow-on investments.
- Ensure investments comply with the family office’s governance and risk management standards.
