Private Equity Associate

Private Equity Associate -Singapore

Our client is a prominent global family-owned investment organization with a track record of deploying patient, long-term capital. Their Asia hub in Singapore is expanding, and we are looking for a driven Private Equity Associate to join the team.

You will play a key role in strengthening their Asia private equity platform, supporting fund commitments, co-investments, and selective high-conviction direct investments across high-growth markets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Private Equity Asia, you will help accelerate deal flow and deepen relationships with top sponsors in the region while maintaining our disciplined, long-term investment philosophy. This is a hands-on position with exposure to both fund investing/co-investments and opportunistic direct deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous due diligence on private equity funds, co-investments, and direct opportunities
• Perform detailed financial analysis, company valuations, and investment modeling (LBO, DCF, sensitivity analysis)
• Monitor portfolio performance, prepare IC memos and board updates
• Proactively source new opportunities through networking, market research, and GP relationships
• Support execution of deals across funds, co-invests, and selective direct investments
• Stay ahead of industry trends and leverage data analytics / GenAI tools for sourcing and diligence

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, or top-tier consulting
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with excellent attention to detail
• Deal experience in APAC is highly preferred
• Excellent writing, research, and presentation skills
• University degree (business/economics preferred); MBA or CFA is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PE databases (PitchBook, Capital IQ, MergerMarket)
• Bonus: Ability to speak Japanese, Mandarin, or another Asian language
• Strong interest in GenAI, automation, and data analytics tools

Preferred Attributes

• Team-oriented with a hands-on, can-do attitude
• Strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity and strong ownership
• Self-starter who thrives under pressure and can juggle multiple priorities
• Professional, collaborative, and comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders

If you are commercially minded, analytically rigorous, and excited to contribute to a sophisticated, low-volume, high-conviction investment platform with a genuine long-term focus, we would love to hear from you.

This role is based in Singapore and offers competitive compensation with strong growth potential.