Investment Advisor (ultra-high/ high net worth family office or philanthropy)

Location: Singapore

Role Overview

The Investment Advisor for ultra-high/ high net worth family office philanthropy will lead Farro Capital’s integrated platform at the intersection of impact investing, philanthropy, and sustainable finance, driving the design and execution of innovative capital solutions across Asia.

The role builds on deep expertise in philanthropy , impact investment, stewardship and blended finance structuring, with a focus on mobilising family office capital alongside catalytic and concessional capital to address systemic challenges such as climate resilience, food security, and inclusive growth.

This position is critical to positioning Singapore as a hub for global impact capital flows and sustainable finance innovation.

1. Strategic Leadership – Philanthropy & Blended Finance

• Lead the firm’s philanthropy and blended finance strategy, integrating philanthropy, ESG, and investment advisory into a unified platform
• Develop thematic philanthropy strategies across climate, nature, food security, and financial inclusion
• Drive alignment with global frameworks including UN SDGs, IRIS+, and sustainable finance taxonomies

1. Blended Finance Structuring & Fund Development

• Design and execute blended finance vehicles, including layered capital structures (grants, first-loss, debt, equity)
• Develop innovative philanthropy mechanisms such as impact-linked incentives, catalytic capital structures, and outcome-based financing models
• Lead end-to-end fund development including philanthropy thesis, governance, legal structuring, and capital raising

1. Philanthropy & Stewardship Integration

• Embed philanthropy and stewardship practices across portfolios, drawing on experience with global frameworks
• Advise on philanthropy, active ownership, and long-term value creation strategies

1. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Development

• Build strategic partnerships with development finance institutions, foundations, regulators, and global impact investors
• Engage with key institutions including Monetary Authority of Singapore, Temasek Trust, International Finance Corporation, and Convergence
• Represent the firm at global forums, policy discussions, and industry platforms on philanthropy and blended finance

1. Client Advisory & Capital Mobilisation

• Advise UHNW individuals, family offices, and institutional clients on philanthropy, impact strategies, and sustainable investment portfolios
• Structure bespoke solutions that integrate wealth preservation with impact objectives
• Lead capital raising across private and institutional investor segments for philanthropy and blended finance platforms

1. Investment & Portfolio Oversight

• Lead sourcing, diligence, and execution of philanthropy across private markets (funds, co-investments, direct deals)
• Ensure robust impact measurement, reporting, and verification frameworks

1. Governance, Policy & Regulatory Alignment

• Establish institutional governance structures including Philanthropy Committees and LPAC frameworks
• Ensure compliance with Singapore regulatory standards and global best practices
• Engage in policy dialogue contributing to Singapore’s philanthropy and blended finance ecosystem

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Sustainability, or Public Policy
• 15+ years of experience across philanthropy, family offices, sustainable finance, or development finance
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Blended finance structuring and fund design
• Impact investment and philanthropy
• Cross-border capital deployment and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with global institutions, family offices, and multi-stakeholder ecosystems

• Strong strategic and execution capability across public-private-philanthropic capital ecosystems
• Advanced financial structuring and investment acumen
• Proven ability to build platforms, influence policy, and mobilise capital at scale
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional, global teams