The Investment Officer will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting investments in early stage (Series A & B). The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in financial analysis, market research, and strategic thinking, with a passion for technology and innovation.
WHAT IS THE JOB LIKE
- Deal Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities through market research, networking and inbound inquiries.
- Assessment and Due Diligence: Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses including market sizing, competitive landscape assessments, business model evaluation, traction, founders backgrounds, financial modeling, potential returns, etc.
- Preparation of Investment Cases: Prepare investment presentations and memos.
- Post-Closing Support: Coordinate and track post-closing deliverables such as executed agreements, funding confirmations, supporting documents, compliance, communication, etc. and ensure all relevant internal systems and stakeholders are updated accordingly.
- Pipeline and CRM Tracking: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of deals, contacts, and interactions in the companys CRM system to ensure visibility and continuity across the investment lifecycle.
- Portfolio Monitoring and Support: Monitor performance review of portfolio companies and identify opportunities for value-add in conjunction with the companys strategy team and connect them with relevant business units within the conglomerate.
- Market Intelligence: Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics relevant to the companys strategic focus areas. Prepare deep-dive sector reports and identify market opportunities and potential companies that match the companys investment thesis. Internal Collaboration: Liaise with internal business units to ensure alignment of investment activities with legal, treasury, corporate strategy, sustainability, etc. and other stakeholders.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
WHO ARE YOU
- Must possess a Bachelors Degree in business or equivalent. MBA or equivalent is a plus, but not necessary.
- 5 - 8 years experience in the field of finance, investment banking, management consulting, or tech startup.
- Strong in analytical skills, market research and insight generation.
- Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Naturally interested in emerging technologies and innovation.
- Amenable to Deployment: Must be willing to work within the JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Corporate VC of the Gokongwei Group, JG Digital Equity Ventures (JGDEV)
Nice to Have:
- Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques
- Familiarity with venture deal structures, term sheets, and cap tables.
- Prior exposure to startup ecosystems, incubators, or accelerators
- Exposure in fintech, ecommerce, supply chain & logistics, SaaS, healthtech, AI
