[ref. w53030317] Associate, Infrastructure - Geylang

Job Description

(Level of this position may vary depending on experience of the candidates identified for this role)

About CDPQ

This will also include the ongoing realization of business goals of CDPQ infrastructure Singapore, and assisting in the monitoring of assets of CDPQ Group in Singapore. He/She will also assist CDPQ Singapore in various research and strategic initiatives.

• Active participation in the analysis of investment proposals;
• Build and review detailed financial models and highlight the key points of the investment thesis, including performing sensitivity analyses, review of financial projections and valuation assumptions;
• Provide valuation guidance of potential investments using the appropriate methodology (discounted cash flow, multiples, etc.);
• Perform in-depth due diligence of investment opportunities;
• Lead the drafting of investment proposals for new investment opportunities;
• Assisting senior collaborators in the negotiation of trade agreements, ownership structure and investment advice;
• Contributing to the development of the business and strategic plans of CDPQ Singapore and the wider APAC region;
• Proactive monitoring of financial and operational indicators, as well as financial reports of portfolio companies;
• Contribute to the portfolio value added by issuing recommendations on key industry trends and strategic issues of prospective portfolio companies identified by CDPQ Singapore;
• Prepare internal and external reports on portfolio companies according to the expected timetable;
• Perform extensive research on industry trends and fundamentals related to the covered sector: proactively follow market news and collect information from relevant sources;
• Produce detailed analysis on key infrastructure sector challenges and recommend strategies to implement;
• Produce sectoral studies on potential target markets to develop;
• Develop effective tools for research and market surveillance.
• Ensuring the team’s success & growth by mentoring the junior associates, offering advice, sharing expertise, and reviewing their work, if needed.

• Graduate degree in Finance from reputable university;
• Master’s degree or CFA designation would be considered an asset;
• Minimum of Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in infrastructure investment, corporate finance, financing or investment banking in the infrastructure or project finance sectors;
• Solid experience in financial analysis and modeling;
• Profound knowledge of MS Office suite and financial markets tools (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, etc.);
• Excellent knowledge of English both written and verbal;
• Knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
• Singapore citizen or PR preferred

• Collaboration skills;
• Rigour;
• Humility;
• Organization skills;
• Stress tolerance;
• Sense of initiative;
• Critical thinking;
• Flexibility;
• Diplomacy;
• Adaptability to change.