About Sedar Properties Group
Sedar Properties Group is a Singapore-based company driven by a singular belief: that investment returns and positive impact must go hand-in-hand. Our name, Sedar (Malay for intentional or conscious), is inspired by the resilient and timeless cedar tree, and reflects our purposeful approach to growth.
The Role: Investment Advisor
We are seeking an Investment Advisor to support our mandate for sustainable investments with a focus on the ocean. You will source, evaluate, and manage direct investments in early-stage startups (VC) and growth-stage companies (PE), as well as funds, specifically within our focus areas: ocean, built environment and logistics and supply chain.
Unlike a traditional fund, you will work directly for the CEO, helping to manage a permanent capital vehicle with a multi-decade horizon.
Key Responsibilities
1. Investment Sourcing & Execution
- Source investment leads in early-stage companies and funds in Southeast Asia aligned with Sedar Properties.
- Conduct in depth due diligence on potential investments, including the review of financial models (DCF, LBO, project finance for nature-based solutions), business plans and legal documents.
- Determine the most appropriate financial instrument and legal structure for each investment, balancing risk, return, and impact objectives.
- Prepare investment memorandums for the CEO.
- Manage relationships with co-investors, founders and GPs.
2. Operational Value Creation
- Actively support portfolio companies with fundraising, finance, business improvement, organisational management and other aspects.
- Work closely with founders to help them professionalize operations, implement financial controls, and scale sustainably, with the objective of achieving a successful exit.
3. Blue Economy & Ocean Focus
- Champion Sedar Properties passion for the ocean by identifying investments and opportunities that support ocean protection, restoration, decarbonisation etc, through ecosystem building and networking.
- Support partnerships with regional and global Ocean conservation organisations.
4. Regional Strategy
- Utilize your deep experience and connections in the Southeast Asia region (especially Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines) to navigate local ecosystems.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Education: Masters Degree (MBA, MSc Finance, Masters in Environmental Economics, or similar).
- Experience: Minimum 12-15 years combining: (1) direct investment experience in VC/PE growth in Southeast Asia, and (2) operational experience inside a start-up (founder, COO, CFO, or head of ops) managing legal, finance, or business improvement. Additional banking and consulting experience preferred.
- Technical Skills: Expert in financial modelling, due diligence, and financial instruments, as well as business strategy.
- Regional: Proven track record of working in Southeast Asia at least 5 years, with a network across multiple countries.
- Language: Basic knowledge of a regional language is a plus.
- Passion for the Ocean: Verifiable commitment - investment or operational experience in blue economy, circular economy or marine conservation.
