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Our people are the key to achieving our unique vision and mission.

HEAR FROM OUR PEOPLE
- Siah Sin Cheng
- Terence Teo

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

We seek team players whose ideals are aligned with our core values and can realize the bold and challenging vision of EDBI. If you aspire to make a difference to Singapore’s economy and embark on a meaningful career, we welcome you to join us!

INVESTMENT POSITIONS
- Investment Professionals
- Lead, Investments (Fund-of-Fund)
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Meet Our Staff

Key Responsibilities:

Liaising with service providers on accounting, corporate secretarial, financial and tax matters
Preparation of shareholder updates at general meetings on shareholder matters such as adoption of accounts, approval of auditors etc
Providing support for organisation of AGM and EGM
Assisting the Board of directors on company activities
Other portfolio management activities including matters that may arise

Overall Requirements:

Degree in Finance or Business with working knowledge in finance. Good understanding of venture capital/private equity investments or experience in dealing with legal matters/policies will be useful
MBA or CFA holder would be an added advantage
3-5 years of relevant experience
Excellent relationship management capabilities
A strategic thinker with a high level of initiative
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If you want to work in a dynamic environment and are keen to make an impact on Singapore’s economy, email your cover letter, deals list, and comprehensive resume detailing your academic qualifications, working experience and current / expected salaries to us at recruitment@edbi.com. (Ref: CF/EDBI)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team to identify and originate global investment opportunities to achieve investment mandates
Assess commercial viability, strategic considerations and conduct due diligence on investment targets
Structure investments and negotiate investment terms
Guide portfolio companies to grow value and achieve higher return on investment
Advise portfolio companies on strategy implementation, management selection and business development

Overall Requirements:

PhD/Master/ Bachelor Degree in Bioengineering, Biological Science or Medicine
Additional Finance related qualification such as MBA or CFA would be of significant advantage
At least 10 years of investment experience, working industry knowledge/background and supervisory experience
Excellent relationship management capabilities, communication and presentation skills
Team player with strong abilities to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Smart & Sustainable Technology (SST)

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and originate global investment opportunities to achieve investment mandates
Assess commercial viability, strategic considerations and conduct due diligence on investment targets
Structure investments and negotiate investment terms
Guide portfolio companies to grow value and achieve higher return on investment
Advise portfolio companies on strategy implementation, management selection and business development

Overall Requirements:

Bachelor/Master Degree in any of the following disciplines :

for ICT: Engineering or Computer Science
for SST: Engineering or Science

Additional Finance related qualification such as MBA or CFA would be of significant advantage
5 to 10 years of investment experience or working industry knowledge/background in any of the above sectors
Excellent relationship management capabilities, communication and presentation skills
Team player with strong abilities to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify investment opportunities across sectors to achieve investment mandates
Assess commercial viability, strategic considerations and conduct due diligence on investment targets
Structure investments and negotiate investment terms
Guide portfolio companies to strengthen and deepen their home base capabilities in Singapore to capture the growth opportunities in Asia and the global markets
Advise portfolio companies on strategy implementation, management selection and business development

Overall Requirements:

PhD/Master/ Bachelor Degree and Finance related qualification such as MBA or CFA
At least 5 years of investment experience in family-owned businesses (i.e. SMEs) or private equities
Excellent relationship management capabilities, communication and presentation skills
Team player with strong abilities to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

If you want to work in a dynamic environment and are keen to make an impact on Singapore’s economy, email your cover letter and comprehensive resume detailing your academic qualifications, working experience, deals list and current/expected salaries to us at recruitment@edbi.com. (Ref: INV/EDBI/SGP).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Investment Professionals

EDBI invests prolifically and globally in tomorrow’s exciting and innovation-intensive sectors including Information & Communication Technology, Emerging Technology, Healthcare and other select industry clusters under our Strategic Growth Programme. We are a unique investor that prioritises support for our portfolio companies as they navigate across Asia or expand globally from Singapore. We have attracted a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who aspire to make a difference beyond financial returns by making impactful investments. If you are a high caliber, energetic and driven Investment Professional who can help us achieve EDBI’s aspirations, we want to meet you !

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and originate global investment opportunities to achieve investment mandates; Candidates are required not only to leverage existing channels, but are expected to think laterally to enhance their own dealflow sources
Assess commercial viability, strategic and financial considerations, consider risk-reward scenarios and conduct due diligence on investment targets, Knowledge in handling intellectual property an added bonus
Structure investments and negotiate investment terms; Candidates will work closely with EDBI’s Legal team
Advise portfolio companies on strategy implementation, and where applicable, work with EDBI’s Value Creation teams to assist on management and talent selection, business development, branding and awareness; guide portfolio companies to grow value and achieve higher return on investment

Overall Requirements:

For ICT:

Good Bachelor’s Degree and above in Computer Science or Engineering, with at least 2nd Upper Class Honours or equivalent
At least 4 years of working experience in technical-related sectors, preferably in ICT. Outstanding candidates without investment experience are also welcomed to apply.
For SGP:
Good Bachelor’s Degree and above
8-12 investment/corporate finance experience in Singapore, in private equity, or corporate/investment banking.
Additional Finance related qualification such as MBA or CFA would be of significant advantage
At least 5 - 12 years of investment experience with working industry knowledge/background in the relevant sectors; positions will be pegged to experience of candidates.
Excellent relationship management capabilities, communication and presentation skills
Team player with strong abilities to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

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Siah Sin Cheng

EDBI is where I am given the unique opportunity to bring together perspectives on technology, finance and intellectual property to identify and invest globally in well-differentiated high-growth start-ups. Importantly, I am given the chance to make an impact on Singapore’s future economy through these investments.

Here, I am exposed to the fast-paced world of venture capital investing and am involved in the entire venture capital investment process which includes deal origination, deal structuring, due diligence and creating value for portfolio companies. As each of these stages is unique and requires a different skillset, I am constantly pushed beyond my comfort zone to develop new knowledge and capabilities.

As EDBI is an investment fund with a global mandate, each investment professional is designated a geography and I am part of the team looking at investments in China. As part of my job to maintain a strong deal flow, I actively keep in touch with fellow VC counterparts in China while also working closely with our EDB colleagues based in various cities across China. Additionally, I support business trips to China with the objective of initiating and progressing investment discussions while also obtaining the latest on-the-ground updates in the technology sector. Well-planned business trips can be highly productive, and the most fulfilling moments occur when CEOs of top-tier startups in China express their gratitude on how EDBI can be a strong value-adding partner and invite us to come on-board as a strategic investor amidst a highly competitive financing round.

Ultimately, EDBI can be considered as the corporate venture arm of Singapore and we measure success based on both financial returns and the value we generate for Singapore’s economy in terms of creating new jobs and developing future-critical capabilities. Post-investment, we spend a lot of our time working closely with portfolio companies to support their expansion into South East Asia through leveraging Singapore as a platform, creating a win-win situation for both country and company.

Looking forward, I am excited to be involved in more exciting investments alongside a group of like-minded and passionate colleagues to shape the future economy of Singapore!

Terence Teo

Terence-Teo

My background is in Electrical Engineering and my first job out of school was to develop embedded devices and systems for the aerospace industry. After completing a dual Masters programme at MIT and SUTD, I worked at a technology transfer office in Singapore, helping to bridge the divide between technology development and commercial deployment, before joining EDBI as an investment professional.

My role at EDBI is both fascinating and rewarding. Being at one of the premier investment funds in the region is an eye-opener for me to the world of venture capital and startups, as we seek amazing companies that we could partner with to grow in Asia through Singapore. Beyond the roller coaster excitement and intensity of action chasing down deals and closing them, I enjoy the teamwork and the experience working alongside highly talented and like-minded individuals to achieve the common objective of anchoring our portfolio companies in Singapore, and be their springboard into the region.

One of my first deals was Appier, a Taiwanese startup with a highly technical team applying AI for cross-device marketing. I recall our frequent interaction with its CEO as we persuaded him and his board to consider a partnership with EDBI. In all honesty, the investment process is very much like a courtship between 2 parties to find an optimal fit. We eventually invested in their Series C round alongside Softbank, Naver and Line, and that was when the real work gets started. Post investment, we worked closely with the company CEO to explore opportunities to expand his team in Singapore. A year after our investment, his Singapore office had expanded to about 1.5 times and is building up a technical team as well.

I am now based at EDBI’s San Francisco office, an experience which had broadened my horizon tremendously as I get the opportunity to rub shoulders and exchange views with some of the best venture capitalists and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. It’s truly different when I get to meet some of these highly talented and accomplished individuals face to face instead of over a phone call or video screen - the experience can be rather intimidating as they size me up and figure if it would make sense to work with EDBI.

Working at EDBI is rewarding but not effortless. We work with some of the smartest people in the world and help bridge their ambitions with that of Singapore’s. The reward for me, at the end of the proverbial rainbow, lies in seeing our portfolio companies expand their presence in Singapore and help our economy take a small step into the future.

Lead, Investments (Fund-of-Fund)

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and originate investment opportunities to achieve fund-of-fund investment mandates; candidates are required not only to leverage existing channels but to expand their own deal-flow sources.
Conduct due diligence and financial/risk assessment on funds, taking into account risk-reward scenarios, strategic and financial considerations.
Structure investments and negotiate investment terms, working closely with EDBI’s Legal team.
Monitor progress & returns from funds and analyze fund performance including reviewing fund financial reports, benchmarking against peers/funds of similar vintage.
Liaise and Follow up with fund managers to provide support on fund strategy implementation.
Prepare periodic management and other reports as necessary, for presentation to stakeholders.

Overall Requirements:

Good Bachelor’s Degree and above in Finance or Business, with at least 2nd Upper Class Honours or equivalent
At least 3 years of experience in fund of fund investments and venture capital.
Strong technical skills and working knowledge of finance, valuation.
Fluent in English with excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
Agile and able to interact with people of various levels.
Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
High level of initiative with strong ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced, vibrant corporate environment.