Associate, APAC Corporate (Singapore)

Job Title: Structured & Private Equity Associate

Location: Singapore

Department: Asia Corporate / Structured & PrivateEquity Team

Reporting to: Head of Asia Corporate

Applications via: https://icg.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/external_careers/job/Singapore/Associate--APAC-Corporate--Singapore-_R2824

ICG Summary:

IntermediateCapital Group (ICG) is an FTSE-100 listed, FCA-regulated alternative assetmanager with over 30 years history, managing $71bn of assets and investingacross the capital structure. We provide flexible capital solutions to helpcompanies develop and grow. We operate across four asset classes: Structuredand Private Equity, Private Debt, Real Assets, and Credit. The business employsover 500 people in 15 countries around the world and is well positioned forgrowth and benefits from the long-term trend of increased demand foralternative investments.

Tomake the most of your career at ICG, you will be inquisitive, self-motivated,engaged, collaborative and agile. ICG is a place where we are all dedicated toachieving common goals.

Ourteams describe ICG as ambitious, collaborative, empowered, entrepreneurial,professional and acting with integrity. We translated these attributes into acore set of values and, together with our purpose, this represents who we aretoday and whom we aspire to be tomorrow.

Forthree decades we have been constantly striving for excellence in all aspects ofour business. Whether that is through the people who join us, how we supportand develop them throughout their career, and the culture we create and livein. It is also evident in the role we play in society through the investmentswe make, our charity work and what we stand for.

Werelentlessly pursue our ambition to provide an inclusive and diverseenvironment where everyone has plenty of opportunities to contribute, succeedand be themselves.

Position Summary:

The Asian Pacific Structured & Private Equity teamconsists of c. 15 employees, with local presence in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australiaand Tokyo. The Asian Pacific team has been active in the region for more than twodecades with a demonstrated investment track record.

Our capital provides flexible capital solutions, covering both majority and minority investments, with recent morefocus on majority buyouts in supporting management. The Asian Pacific team works closely and co-ordinatelyas one team, and you are expected to get support and learn from othercolleagues in the other regional locations. We also get full support of the HR,legal and other corporate functions from the ICG London headquarters andoffshore teams as well.

The primary focus of the role will be to help executeinvestments within the Asian Pacific fund strategy and support our investmentsin Japan through your deep expertise of the Japanese market. You will workclosely with the Asia Pacific Managing Directors in supporting the origination,execution and monitoring of investments. You will also beexpected to participate proactively in buildingand maintaining a network of relationships across the advisory and corporatecommunity.

it is our intention to gain permission for the roleholder to act as a temporary representative under the Securities and FuturesAct 2001 (SFA) of the Monetary Authority of Singapore for anyregulated activities.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

The responsibilities ofthe role include, but are not limited to:

Due Diligence/Closing

. Financialmodelling: 1) Build and own financial modelling/return analysis by yourself,incorporating KPIs, key drivers and risks and conducting sensitivity analysis,2) Provide accurate and thoughtful valuation analysis as SME on Japanesemarket.

. Manage DueDiligence efforts, coordinating closely with external advisors

. Engage in diligence work streams including financial, tax,commercial, legal, ESG and other due diligence, producing high-quality draftsfor investment papers (e.g. NDAs/PICA).

. Screenproposed deals based on established investment criteria.

. Assist in debtfinancing negotiation and documentation.

. Assist inpreparing for IC papers, especially in financial modelling and financialanalysis.

. Assist inoffshore structuring and fund flow in coordination with the ICG London team.

Portfolio Management

. Deepknowledge of the firm's portfolio and workings including applying proprietaryinvestment methodologies to support document preparation and deal work.

. Monitor and track financial and operational performance of portfolios,getting and summarizing key info from management of portfolios.

. Assist andwork together with management of portfolios in executing value creationinitiatives and embedding ESG in all investment work.

. Prepareinternal ICG performance reporting and fundraising materials.

Investment Origination Support

. Supportsenior members in identifying/sourcing investment opportunities within the ICG investment strategy and criteria, including 1)building Japannetwork/relationships within investment bankers,M&A advisors, accountants, lawyers and consultants for deal referrals andconducting proactive marketing from these relationships, and 2) researching and shortlisting a list of targetcompanies within the targeted sector, investment type, etc.

. Building own networkof counterparties and advisors to develop origination capabilities.

. Providecommercial and in-depth financial analysis of target companies and investmentopportunities.

. Put togetherexternal company presentation materials to make a pitch to target companies andtarget management, incorporating industry/company analysis, value creationhypothesis, structure, etc., with support from senior members.

. Industry/Sectorresearch and monitoring including taking responsibility for maintaining teamdata (e.g. WIP and target lists).

Performance and Behavioural Expectations

. Analysis,modelling and evaluations of deals are timely and accurate.

. Production ofthorough, detailed and accurate research, presentations and reports.

. Team playerWilling to report, communicate and consult timely and adequately to seniormembers.

. Demonstratedflexibility to contribute to cross-border deals and projects

. Delegation,coaching, training and mentoring of interns/analysts on ICG processes,investment strategies and techniques

. RiskManagement and Compliance - remaining fitand proper and undertaking continuing education to keep skills and knowledge upto date with industry developments.

KeyRequirements/ Qualifications:

You will have demonstrableexperience of:

. Supporting themanagement of portfolios and executing value creation initiatives (10 yearsfrom Private Equity, Top Investment Banking or Big4 firms, etc.)

. Strongacademic background with economics degree qualification

. Detailedknowledge of ICG funds and investment strategies

. Top classfinancial modelling and financial analysis skills, especially with exposure toLBO models, from working in private equity industry

. Strongindustry research and analytical skills with an entrepreneurial and critical eye.

. Japanesenative-level language skills plus strong written and spoken Englishcapabilities to be able to liaise effectively and credibly with key stakeholdersin the Japanese market and colleagues globally including our U.K. headquarteredsenior management team

. Investmentexecution experience in Asian markets and previous exposure to working in U.K. headquarteredcompany and Tokyo market

. Accuracy,attention to detail, a critical but constructive mindset to problem solving andinformation analysis

. Mature, andstrong interpersonal skills, quickly responding and timely consulting as a teamplayer.

. Self-starterand proactive able to operate in a lean organization through covering a rangeof task levels and work collaboratively with interns and seniors.

. Building trustand credibility with internal team members and maintaining a professionalreputation amongst external parties including management.

. Can get things done quietly withoutunnecessary noise quickly admits flaws and mistakes is careful to make otherscomfortable is authentic helps others save face in difficult situationsmaximizes the contribution of all encourages the expression of viewpoints fromall concerned is modest and self-effacing respects the views of others.

. Ability towork across multiple cultures in a multinational company.

. Complying and working within a regulatory regime.

ICG willprovide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants foremployment. No employee will be discriminated against in hiring or employmentbecause of race, colour, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin,marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,ancestry, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected byapplicable federal, state or local law.