About Company:
A Singapore-based early-stage investment platform focused on accelerating digital innovation and the energy transition across global supply chains. Supported by a network of corporate leaders, industry veterans, and public sector partners, the firm helps founders navigate complex markets and scale transformative solutions. Its collaborative model extends beyond maritime into adjacent industries, driving systemic change across the supply chain ecosystem.
Role Overview:
The Investment Director will play a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing venture deals, while also shaping the firm's investment strategy. This position combines hands-on deal leadership with team mentorship and strategic insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Origination & Screening: Spot and assess high-potential startups in maritime digitalisation, energy transition, and adjacent B2B technology sectors. Develop investment theses around software, hardware, and emerging technologies.
- Due Diligence: Lead comprehensive diligence across financial, operational, and strategic dimensions. Prepare clear, data-driven investment materials for decision-making.
- Transaction Execution: Partner with senior leadership to structure deals, negotiate terms, and close investments. Maintain awareness of regulatory and legal frameworks in cross-border venture transactions.
- Team Development: Guide Associates through the full investment cycle, fostering analytical rigor and professional growth.
- Strategic Contribution: Provide perspectives on portfolio company operations and go-to-market strategies. Help refine thematic focus in maritime, energy, and supply chain innovation.
- Leadership Pathway: Position offers progression toward Head of Investments or equivalent leadership roles, with influence over portfolio direction and fund strategy.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience: Minimum 5- 8 years in venture capital, private equity, or a comparable investing role. Proven track record leading deals in B2B or industrial technology; broader tech backgrounds also considered.
- Skills: Strong financial modelling, negotiation, and legal acumen. Ability to evaluate complex technical solutions. Excellent communication and memo-writing ability.
- Leadership: Experience managing junior team members. Collaborative mindset suited to fast-paced, team-driven environments.
- Domain Interest: Knowledge of maritime or energy transition is advantageous but not required; openness to learning new verticals is essential
If you are interested, please apply online today. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Selby Jennings is a trading style of Phaidon International (License number R25157955).
