Xora Innovation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek, invests in disruptive, world-changing ventures forged by ambitious founders and powered by compelling scientific breakthroughs. Headquartered in Singapore, Xora is an early-stage deep tech investing platform of Temasek. We are looking for individuals with creativity, intellect, passion, grit, curiosity, openness, and resilience.

About The Role

We are seeking a(n) A/VP, Investments who has a passion for the transformative potential of science-backed ventures. The successful candidate will have prior experience with deep tech VC investments and be capable of confidently and professionally representing our firm amongst a broad array of stakeholders, including scientists, founders, investors, and C-suite executives.

This position requires you to work from the Company’s headquarters in Singapore.

Responsibilities

Sourcing

• Perform market research to help develop and pressure-test compelling investment theses, based on robust analysis of global trends, grand challenges, technology and IP landscaping
• Proactively source and identify potential investment opportunities based on approved theses
• Build relationships with like-minded deep tech investor partners, venture studios, and entrepreneur/founder networks

Due Diligence/Deal Making

• Support the investment process, including analysis, negotiation, structuring and due diligence of the investment opportunity
• Perform primary research/conduct interviews with potential customers, business partners, expert advisors/consultants, industry executives, etc. to validate assumptions; interrogate techno-economics; pressure-test competitive positioning, policy/regulatory landscape, market opportunity/dynamics; and evaluate technical development plans
• Perform financial modeling/valuation and prepare investment cases to support valuation recommendations.
• Prepare cogent and concise investment theses and recommendations in written memos and verbal presentations to the IC

Other

• Serve as a director or observer on portfolio company boards, as requested/appointed by the Company
• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior team members and interns
• Comply with internal policies and practices to capture contacts, meeting notes, analyses, and document other work outputs and shared knowledge
• Support requests by auditors/external valuation firms
• Other duties as may be requested by executive management

Requirements

• Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in a scientific or engineering discipline or MBA with undergraduate STEM degree from a top-tier academic institution
• At least 4 years of relevant business experience required (e.g., as a financial analyst, market analyst, data analyst), ideally, in a global VC/PE/IB or other investment setting (e.g., M&A consulting, corporate finance)
• Experience in a deep tech VC practice is strongly preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in commercial R&D organization (e.g., within a start-up or innovation group within a large company is preferred
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, experience in drafting investment memos
• Solid understanding of market practices
• Experience serving as an appointed board observer to a VC-backed deep tech company board is preferred
• Experience managing and mentoring associates or interns is preferred
• Experience building financial models and presenting to IC
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate level Excel skills required for financial modeling; proficiency in Power BI/Query and VBA is a plus
• Ideally, passed Level 1 and 2 of the CFA Program
• Ability to produce well-designed, professional PowerPoint presentations
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills