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Managing Director and Principal, IDFC Capital, Singapore

08/07/2008 - Singapore.  

IDFC Capital, the Singapore subsidiary of IDFC-SSKI in India, is looking for senior level investment professionals to join its newly established global emerging markets private equity fund of funds business. There are currently positions available at the managing director and principal levels.

Professionals will be responsible for evaluating, executing, and monitoring fund, co-investment and secondary (fund positions) investment opportunities throughout the emerging markets of Asia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America. Investment opportunities will require that professionals perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis taking into consideration local and regional market conditions, global economic trends, and evolving developments in certain industry sectors as well as stages of investment in the emerging markets including early stage and venture, expansion capital, buyout and mezzanine.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a start-up team with strong institutional backing from IDFC and play a key role in the launch of its global fund of funds business. Excellent base, and upside performance-based, remuneration is on offer.

Qualified Candidates will possess the following experience and attributes:

- Direct, public or fund of funds private equity investment experience in emerging markets, ideally having lived and worked in an emerging market country. Specific experience in Asia's emerging markets is a plus.
- Capable of providing a demonstrable and verifiable track record as a result of work experience gained. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience will be required to achieve this.
- A strong network of professional contacts throughout Asia and/or in other parts of the world. Strong contacts with investor groups, general partners, or the private equity industry in general.
- A strong academic background that can be demonstrated through excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills, and exceptional qualitative and quantitative analytical capabilities. Strong English language skills are absolutely necessary. A second language is - Exceptional research capabilities.
- Ability to establish long term and mutually beneficial relationships with general partners, and investors. Able to consistently achieve alignment of interest between various parties engaged in all aspects of the fund of funds business.
- Willing to relocate to Singapore or commute from within Asia. Able to undertake significant international travel.

IDFC was established in 1997 as a private sector enterprise by a consortium of public and private investors. The establishment of the fund of funds business in Singapore is a part of IDFC's strategy to diverse its operations in asset management both within and outside of India. IDFC currently operates two private equity businesses in India, both focused on infrastructure investments.

Job type: Permanent

Reference No.: MD-Principal/IDFC Capital (AltAssets)

Remuneration: Competitive

Direct or agency: Direct.

Employer: IDFC Capital (Singapore) PTE LTD.

Employer URL: http://www.idfc.com.

Contact name: Veronica John

E-mail CVs to: vjohn@idfc.com

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