Temasek

Assistant Vice President/Vice President, Portfolio Development

Temasek
BusinessSG, 238891Full-time4 days ago

About the role

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This is a senior investment role at Temasek, a global investment company. The role involves leading strategic and operational analysis of portfolio companies, executing value creation initiatives, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, or private equity.

BusinessFull-timeTemasek Singapore

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead in-depth strategic and operational analyses of portfolio companies, including: Financial, business strategy and competitive positioning, Operational efficiency and performance improvement opportunities, Market dynamics and industry attractiveness
  • Lead identification, evaluation and execution of value creation initiatives, such as: Strategy refocusing and transformation, Operational improvements and performance acceleration, Balance sheet optimisation and restructuring, Corporate restructuring initiatives
  • Develop, oversee and challenge robust valuation and financial models, including: SOTP, DCF, DDM, Trading comparables and precedent transactions, Scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support investment and strategic decisions
  • Monitor and assess portfolio performance and key value drivers: Evaluate financial strength, competitive positioning, and emerging risks, Monitor performance through financial and operational KPIs; assess performance and provide actionable insights to enhance long-term value
  • Translate operational and strategic insights into value-creation priorities and financial implications, including linking business performance levers to valuation outcomes
  • Engage with stakeholders, senior management teams and Board Directors: Support strategic discussions and key decision-making processes, Track execution of initiatives and drive accountability for outcomes
  • Contribute to portfolio-wide initiatives, including: Identifying synergies and best practices across companies, Supporting organic and inorganic growth opportunities and partnership opportunities, Driving knowledge sharing and best practices
  • Own selected workstreams end-to-end, from problem framing and analysis through stakeholder alignment, recommendation development, and execution follow-through
  • Coach and mentor junior team members, contributing to team development and capability building

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance
  • At least 5–8 years of experience in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, private equity / corporate finance / M&A, accounting or related field
  • Strong track record in strategic analysis, financial modelling, valuation, and problem-solving
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, with the ability to influence outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to: Translate analysis into practical, execution-focused recommendations, Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, Work independently with a high degree of ownership
  • Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to distil complex issues clearly
  • Familiarity with financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet)
  • AI fluency, including practical use of tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot to enhance research, synthesis, analysis, and productivity