Senior Associate, Growth Investment
500 Global
Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, MY
Posted on June 24, 2024
Our Mission
We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.
Who We Are
500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.7B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,700 companies operating in 81 countries. We have invested in 49 companies valued at over $1 billion and 150+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 180+ team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.
Responsibilities
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- Source, research, and recommend potential target companies
- Manage due diligence, financial modeling, and communications with target companies
- Structuring and Negotiations
- Communicate results and insights with senior leaders (e.g., through live presentations and ongoing analysis/reports)
- Manage end-to-end analytical projects by quickly understanding context and developing structured analysis to reach alignment and provide guidance to senior stakeholders
- Identify and educate the team on new technology trends and markets, and recommend high-potential investments
- Actively monitor the portfolio companies, identifying areas where we can help them succeed, and engage in special projects to create value for them
- Source, court, procure, and manage relationships in the investment ecosystem that may be helpful to the portfolio companies, and/or generate proprietary deal flow
- Engage and support the global and regional platform
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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- Excellent relationship management skills, and demonstrable ability to gain founder trust
- Strong communication skills
- At least 6+ years of work experience in consulting, investment banking, or private equity at leading firms
- Extensive experience in financial modeling
- Exceptional strategic, analytical, communication, leadership, and problem solving skills
- Driven, self-starter with a passion for excellence and tolerance for ambiguity and change
- Deep analytical, research, and technical skills
- Technology background a plus
- Passion for venture capital ecosystem
- Possesses an existing Malaysian network of friends and professional colleagues.
Benefits:
Health Care Plan (Medical & Dental), Group Term Life, Wellness Allowance, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), Training & Development
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