Investment Analyst

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (formerly known as Leisure and Resorts World Corporation) is a publicly listed company (PSE: PLUS). With over 20 years of expertise under its belt, DigiPlus ushered its unbeatable dominance in the Philippine retail gaming market by forging an empire of world-class multi-gaming platforms strategically located through a robust distribution network in prime locations across the country.

Job Summary

The Investment Analyst supports the Strategy & Investment Team in evaluating and executing domestic and overseas expansion opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance initiatives, and strategic projects. The role is responsible for conducting market and industry research, financial analysis, due diligence support, transaction coordination, and preparation of investment and management materials.

The Investment Analyst works closely with senior members of the Strategy & Investment Team, Finance, Legal, Tax, Regulatory, Investor Relations, and business units to support informed investment decisions and the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investment Research & Opportunity Sourcing

• Conduct market, industry, competitor, and company research to identify potential investment, acquisition, partnership, and expansion opportunities.
• Support the screening and preliminary assessment of potential domestic and overseas targets.
• Build and maintain industry intelligence, company databases, market maps, and investment trackers.
• Monitor relevant market trends, regulatory developments, competitors, and emerging business opportunities.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Team's local and global industry networks and knowledge base.

2. M&A and Transaction Support

• Assist in the evaluation and execution of domestic and overseas M&A transactions.
• Prepare company profiles, market assessments, valuation analyses, financial models, and investment summaries.
• Support due diligence activities, including the collection, organization, and analysis of financial, commercial, operational, legal, tax, and regulatory information.
• Coordinate transaction-related documents, data requests, meetings, and timelines with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing materials for management, shareholders, Board discussions, and transaction negotiations.
• Track transaction milestones and follow through on action items through closing.
• Support post-M&A integration planning, reporting, and monitoring.

3. Business Expansion & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the assessment and development of domestic and overseas expansion strategies.
• Conduct market entry, competitor, regulatory, and commercial analyses for potential new markets.
• Support organic business development initiatives, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Assist in evaluating opportunities across the Company's offline, entertainment, gaming, and other strategic businesses.
• Prepare presentations, business cases, and recommendations for senior management.

4. Corporate Finance & Capital Markets Support

• Support equity and debt financing initiatives, including placements, bonds, convertible bonds, and bank financing.
• Assist in preparing financial analyses, investor materials, transaction presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct market and peer analysis relevant to the Company's valuation and market capitalization.
• Support Investor Relations and Finance in preparing materials for local and international investors.
• Monitor capital markets, relevant listed companies, and investor sentiment.

5. Corporate Restructuring & Listing Support

• Support strategic initiatives relating to corporate restructuring, group reorganizations, asset injections, acquisitions, and public listing activities.
• Conduct research and analysis relating to relevant regulatory frameworks, capital markets, and stock exchange listing requirements.
• Assist in coordinating financial, tax, legal, regulatory, and transaction workstreams with internal teams and external advisors.
• Maintain transaction trackers, documentation, data rooms, and supporting materials for listing, restructuring, and integration projects.

6. Corporate Strategy & Management Support

• Support the development and execution of corporate strategy in collaboration with the CEO, Board, and shareholders.
• Prepare management presentations, Board materials, strategic analyses, and decision-support materials.
• Conduct research and analysis to support strategic recommendations and corporate initiatives.
• Assist in tracking strategic priorities, key initiatives, and implementation milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, M&A, consulting, strategy, investment, or a related field; fresh graduates with strong relevant internships may also be considered.
• Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in financial modeling and valuation.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise recommendations and presentations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Willingness to work on cross-border transactions and collaborate with international stakeholders.
• Mandarin Speaking is a plus