Investment Associate (Deep Tech)

ABOUT XORA INNOVATION

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 high-energy Associate, Investments who has a passion for the transformative potential of science-backed ventures. The successful candidate must 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.
• Undertake/prioritize sourcing activity against approved theses.
• Build relationships with like-minded deep tech investor partners, venture studios, and entrepreneur/founder networks.

Due Diligence/Deal Making

• Collate and organize a comprehensive dossier of background information relating to each target investment.
• 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 and prepare investment cases to support valuation recommendations.
• Prepare cogent and concise investment arguments in written memos and verbal presentations to the IC.
• Support deal negotiations, deal structuring, legal due diligence.

Other

• 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:
• Degree in a physical science or computer engineering discipline. Advanced degree a plus.
• Experience in commercial R&D organization (e.g., within a start-up or innovation group within a large company) is preferred.
• Adept at distilling information from primary scientific and technical literature and communicating complex topics in layman’s terms.
• Experience building financial models and investment valuation cases.
• Analytical and curious mind with the ability to glean insights from data and make recommendations.
• Intermediate level Excel skills required for financial modeling; proficiency in Power BI/Query and VBA is a plus.
• Ability to produce well-designed, professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Self-starter who is able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.