Associate/Senior Associate, Risk Management (Investment Review)

Company Overview

Temasek is a global investment firm based in Singapore, managing a portfolio valued at S$518 billion (US$401 billion) as of 31 March 2026. Guided by the purpose “So Every Generation Prospers,” Temasek aims to create resilient and future-focused investment returns across various industries and geographies. The firm operates through 13 offices worldwide, including key cities in Asia and beyond.

Job Role Summary

The Investment Review team within Temasek’s Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group performs independent evaluations of investment proposals concerning private and publicly listed companies across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investment teams to identify and analyze primary business drivers, due diligence factors, valuation approaches, and associated risks, offering a comprehensive appraisal of investment opportunities.
• Engage actively in the due diligence processes to ensure thorough evaluation.
• Prepare detailed presentations summarizing identified risks and concerns to present to investment teams and committees.
• Examine and develop financial models for company valuations and conduct scenario analyses.
• Contribute to ongoing reviews of existing portfolio companies.
• Take part in ESG-related initiatives, including assessing ESG risks and their impact on investment value.
• Support Assistant Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents with various institutional projects as required.

Candidate Requirements

• A degree in finance, economics, business administration, accounting, or a related quantitative field.
• Between 2 to 3 years of experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions investment banking, leveraged finance, management consulting focused on corporate finance, or transaction evaluation roles.
• Proven expertise in performing due diligence and constructing comprehensive, integrated financial valuation models.
• International experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities, including designing, coding, and reviewing complex discounted cash flow (DCF) and leveraged buyout (LBO) models.
• In-depth knowledge of various valuation methodologies.
• Ability to rapidly comprehend business models and value drivers across diverse industries and geographical markets.
• Commercially savvy with strong critical thinking skills to evaluate investments holistically.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Maturity and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues across functions, including origination and execution teams.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate complex information to both peers and senior management.
• Highly motivated, eager to learn, and capable of performing under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset prioritizing collective success.
• Fluent English, though native proficiency is not required.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, generating ideas and making sound decisions.