Investment Analyst

About the firm

At January Capital, we look to invest in technology businesses that will power growth in the Asia-Pacific region over the next decade. We are committed to investing in founders who challenge the status quo. We’re inspired by those individuals who are willing to dedicate themselves to solve some of the region’s biggest challenges. We manage more than $400 million on behalf of our investors (our investors comprise leading institutions, corporations, families, and high net worth individuals). Our portfolio includes Akulaku, Shopback, Skedulo, Go1, Cyble, Cialfo, Tazapay, and others.

About the role

We are experiencing an period of growth across the firm as we look to invest in and support the most ambitious founders in the Asia-Pacific region. To continue this trajectory, we are now searching for a driven individual to work with one of our senior investment professionals at the firm in a full life-cycle role. This role straddles investing, portfolio management and firm strategy. It will be based in Kuala Lumpur, where we are expanding our team.

This hire will be a full-time member of the January Capital investment team. You will learn as an "apprentice" how to be a lifecycle investor. This includes assisting with identification and execution of new investment opportunities, as well as working closely to drive initiatives post-investment across their portfolio (i.e., attending board meetings and actively support portfolio companies on critical projects).

We are looking for a bright, extremely motivated and talented individual. Most importantly, we are looking for people with grit and an attitude that means they will pitch in where needed (noting that while this role is primarily focused on investments, it will involve non-investment related work, particularly in the first 12-18 months). The ideal candidate will also have a strong interest in enterprise and B2B technologies. You will have the ability to be part of a collegial, tight knit, and energetic investment team.

Role responsibilities

• Assist one of the firm\'s senior investment professionals in progressing investment opportunities in January Capital\'s core thematic focus areas - these are typically in the Enterprise / B2B software landscape.
• Be a champion for systems and processes. Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity alongside senior management.
• Conduct due diligence on potential investments, including investment memo drafting, market analysis, customer feedback, mapping industry landscapes, and financial modelling.
• Support oversight of existing portfolio companies by providing strategic guidance, introductions to potential customers and partners, and other value-add activities.
• Help to manage the Managing Partner\'s investment pipeline (including sourcing new opportunities, where required).
• Participate in firm-building activities that will help position January Capital as the leading early-stage investment firm in the Asia-Pacific region.

What we’re looking for

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