Full Time Private Equity Investment Associate, SEA Buyout Jobs, in Principle Partners MY - Maukerja

The Investment Associate will be an integral member of the SEA focused Private Equity Direct Investment (buyout) team, responsible for supporting the full investment lifecycle — from origination and execution to portfolio management and exit. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in dynamic, cross-border environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Analysis & Execution

• Conduct industry research, market mapping, and competitive analyses across Southeast Asia.
• Build detailed financial models and perform valuation analyses (DCF, precedent transactions, trading comparables, LBO).
• Support due diligence processes by coordinating with internal teams and external advisors (legal, tax, technical, and commercial).
• Prepare investment committee materials and presentation decks articulating key findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Assist in structuring and negotiating investment terms, documentation, and financing arrangements.

Portfolio Management

• Support ongoing monitoring of portfolio company performance through financial and operational KPIs.
• Work closely with portfolio company management teams to drive strategic initiatives, business expansion, and value creation plans.
• Assist with periodic reporting, valuations, and exit preparation activities.

Requirements:

• BA/BS with strong academic qualifications.
• At least 2-5 years of working experience in M&A investment banking or in Private Equity Investment (Buyout/ Growth Equity)
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
• Strong commercial judgment
• A team-player, with maturity, integrity and the ability to engage with senior counterparties
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Well-organized, hard-working, self-starter, with an ability to work independently