Investment Associate

Company:

Asia Alternatives is one of the first and the leading Asia-dedicated fund-of-funds managing over USD $13.5 billion in regulatory assets under management. Asia Alternatives invests with top performing private equity fund managers across Asia primarily in Greater China (Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong), Japan, Korea, South East Asia, India and Australia and are diversified across buyout, growth and expansion, venture capital and special situations funds. The firm currently has over 50 professionals and offices across Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and San Francisco. For more information, go to www.asiaalt.com

Summary:

Asia Alternatives Management LLC is seeking an Investment Associate to join our dynamic team.  This role will be based in Hong Kong. The individual must be extremely talented, self-driven, entrepreneurial and passionate about a career in Asia private equity.  As an Investment Associate with Asia Alternatives, you will engage across all functions of the firm and will have exposure to the entire deal process from origination and due-diligence through deal structuring and post-investment portfolio management. This role is a balance between market research, financial analysis, business strategy and investment execution. The ideal candidate is interested in Asia, has superior analytical skills, is extremely organized, has a passion for private investing and is a prolific writer, who prides themselves on thoughtful and eloquent communication. Candidates who take initiative, have a tremendous work ethic and a high level of maturity are considered ideal. 

Position:

Investment Associate  

Location:

Hong Kong

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deal execution, portfolio management, and market research will be the key focus. The individual will be mainly responsible for due diligence, deal execution and portfolio management of private equity investments and selected co-investment and secondary opportunities, as well as relationship coverage of both Asia Alternatives investors and fund managers. Additional responsibilities may include market research and business development.
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• Provide financial evaluation of project investment opportunities including review of project documents
• Participate in negotiations on behalf of the firm for new investments dealing with partnership agreements, financing agreements and other project contacts which impact the project return
• Provide ongoing monitoring of assets with the firm’s portfolios including review of quarterly performance
• Establish and maintain relationship with industry, trade and professional organizations to enhance visibility of the firm in the market place
• Primary geographic coverage will be Korea and others
• Travel required in area of assignment which could include:  Japan, Korea and Australia

Qualifications:

•     Bachelor Degree in Economics, Finance or Business from a premier university
•    MBA from top tier program (preferred)
•     5-7+ years private equity investment experience in Asia as either a direct investor or as a limited partner (preferably covering Korea, Japan and/or Australia markets) or
•     5-7+ year experience in investment banking and/or consulting in Asia (preferably covering Korea, Japan and/or Australia markets)
•    A demonstrable and directly attributable investment track record is a plus
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•     Proven team work skills
•    Impeccable references from prior employers and industry network (clients, portfolio companies,   service providers)
•    Language skill – Fluency in Korean and English required

Application Instructions:

•    Application Deadline: May 28, 2021
•    Candidates who are interested in applying for the Investment Associate opportunity should submit an English resume to spark@asiaalt.com. In the subject of your application email, please use the following format: [Associate Application] Your Name/School Name