We are an impact-focused investment firm investing across healthcare, education, sustainable foods, climate and energy transition. We deploy capital to scale purpose-driven solutions that address Asia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. We are seeking experienced candidates with strong investment and strategic skills, particularly in impact investing.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Associate Director to join our investment team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments, as well as supporting portfolio companies post-investment. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive deal execution, deepen sectoral expertise, and enhance fund performance.
Heritas Capital is looking for candidates to join our investment team. You will be involved in the sourcing, evaluation, investment execution, and monitoring of fast-growing companies.
Job Responsibilities
Investment Sourcing and Execution
Identify and assess early to growth-stage investment opportunities aligned with the firm’s mandate
Conduct market research, financial modeling, due diligence, and investment memo preparation
Lead or co-lead deal structuring, negotiation, and execution processes
Portfolio Management
Support value creation for portfolio companies through active engagement with management teams and Boards
Monitor portfolio company performance and maintain regular reporting to the investment committee
Assist in follow-on investments, exits, and fundraising activities
Strategic Contribution
Develop investment theses in target sectors and geographies
Effectively manage internal teams and external parties, such as lawyers, accountants and tax experts
Interact effectively with internal teams across the organisation including stakeholders and senior management
Build relationships with founders, co-investors, accelerators, and other ecosystem players
Contribute to internal knowledge building and mentor junior team members
Job Requirements
At least of 8 years of relevant experience in venture capital, private equity or investment banking
Experience and track record in the sectors of healthcare and education, sustainability, or climate and energy
Highly numerate with knowledge of financial analysis and valuation methodologies
Experience in due diligence from a financial, accounting, legal or operational perspective
Experience investing in emerging markets or Asia
Passion for impact investing to generate social and environmental outcomes and familiarity with impact measurement frameworks
Has the ability to see the big picture whilst focusing on the financial details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to senior stakeholders and Investment Committees
A strong academic background from reputable institutions and professional qualifications, i.e. Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. A professional qualification, such as CFA and/or postgraduate qualification, such as MBA would be highly regarded.
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