About the role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Assistant to join our Corporate Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who is looking to build a career in corporate transactions, M&A, and strategic growth initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with senior members of the team across the full lifecycle of corporate development activities — from origination and due diligence through to execution and post-deal integration.
Reporting to: Head of Corporate Development
Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: SGD 6,000 - 7,000
Key responsibilities:
Corporate Development
- Support the identification, evaluation, and execution of M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions.
- Assist in preparing pitch materials, investment memos, and board presentations.
- Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to inform strategic decisions.
- Help maintain deal pipelines and track the progress of ongoing transactions.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and senior management to gather inputs for deal analysis.
- Build and maintain financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution) to support transaction valuations.
- Track industry trends and potential acquisition targets, and help maintain a live target watchlist.
- Assist in post-merger integration planning and monitoring of agreed milestones.
Legal Drafting & Review
- Assist in the review and drafting of key transaction documents including term sheets, NDAs, MOUs, and shareholder agreements.
- Review and redline commercial contracts such as supply agreements, service agreements, and licensing arrangements.
- Work alongside external legal counsel and coordinate document management during deal processes.
- Help ensure that contractual terms are aligned with deal objectives and flag potential legal risks for senior review.
- Assist in managing regulatory filings and approval processes, including competition or antitrust clearances where applicable.
- Maintain a contracts database and flag upcoming renewal or expiry dates.
- Maintain organised and up-to-date deal document repositories.
Due Diligence
- Assist in coordinating and executing due diligence processes across financial, legal, commercial, and operational workstreams.
- Prepare and manage virtual data rooms (VDRs); organise and track due diligence requests and responses.
- Prepare management Q&A trackers to consolidate and monitor responses from target companies.
- Summarise due diligence findings and assist in drafting due diligence reports for internal review.
- Support post-due diligence risk assessment and the flagging of deal-breakers or price adjustment triggers.
- Follow up with counterparties and advisors to ensure timely responses and completeness of information.
Stakeholder & Project Management
- Prepare agendas and minutes for deal-related meetings and steering committee updates.
- Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across legal, finance, tax, and operations teams throughout transaction processes.
- Assist in preparing regulatory and board approval materials for transaction sign-off.
Strategy & Reporting
- Support the preparation of annual strategic planning materials and growth roadmaps.
- Assist in tracking and reporting on strategic KPIs and portfolio company performance post-transaction.
- Conduct ad hoc analysis and research to support senior leadership decision-making.
Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. A dual degree (e.g., Law/Business) is an advantage.
Experience
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in corporate development, M&A advisory, investment banking, private equity, or a law firm.
• Prior internship experience in a deal-making or legal environment will be viewed favourably.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Solid understanding of legal documents and contract fundamentals; exposure to corporate law is advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Proactive self-starter with a team-oriented mindset and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
