Lead/ Senior Lead, Emerging Technology
Singapore
Investment – Emerging Tech (ET) /
Full-time /
Hybrid
EDBI invests prolifically and globally in tomorrow’s exciting and innovation-intensive sectors including Information & Communication Technology, Emerging Technology, Healthcare and other select industry clusters. We are a unique investor that prioritises support for our portfolio companies as they navigate across Asia or expand globally from Singapore. We have attracted a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who aspire to make a difference beyond financial returns by making impactful investments. If you are a high caliber, energetic and driven professional who can help us achieve EDBI’s aspirations, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities:
The investment Lead / Senior Lead will work closely with and under the guidance of more senior members of the investment team to conduct the following:
Market research and deal-sourcing: Research, analyse and synthesize technology and innovation trends in deeptech-related sectors (eg. AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, quantum computing, energy generation/storage, new materials, synthetic biology, agrifoodtech, carbon capture, resource circularity and other sustainability topics) to identify and originate global investment opportunities to achieve investment mandates; Candidates are required not only to leverage existing channels, but to build their own deal-flow sources.
Due diligence: Assess commercial viability and conduct due diligence on investment targets, taking into account risk-reward scenarios, as well as strategic and financial considerations; Structure investments and negotiate investment terms, working closely with EDBI’s Legal team. Support the preparation of the investment memo and presentation to Investment Committee.
Portfolio management: Conduct portfolio management including assessing corporate actions and strategy implementation to grow value, and where applicable, work with EDBI’s Value Creation team to assist on management and talent selection, business development, branding and awareness etc, so as to achieve higher return on investment.
Corporate strategy and processes: Support senior management in overall corporate strategy and processes.
Overall Requirements:
- At least a Degree in Engineering or Science. Post-graduate qualification is preferred.
- At least 4 years of relevant investment experience OR
- At least 8 years of research or work experience in deep tech sectors. Outstanding candidates without prior investment experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Willingness to travel for deal flow origination.
- Excellent relationship management capabilities, communication and presentation skills.
- Team player with strong abilities to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
