Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking an adaptable and enthusiastic team player for a generalist role covering business development, deal evaluation and strategy, primarily for investments into manufacturing & engineering startups and growth-oriented small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The successful candidate will join the Business Development team, contributing to new initiatives and support for the growing needs of Accuron and our existing business units.

Job Responsibilities

(1) Business Development/New Venture

• Facilitate and develop business plans for both existing and new businesses.
• Supporting the BD activities of the Accuron Group and to source for business opportunities and insights.
• Facilitate and develop business plans for both existing and new businesses.
• Facilitate and support the end-to-end investment process into startups & SMEs, including,

- Deal origination and research,

- Deal evaluation, including strategic fit with Accuron Group,

- Financial modelling,

- Structuring and negotiations,

- Due diligence and

- Legal documentation

• To conduct business/ commercial and technology due diligence to assess the viability and potential of investment opportunities.
• Support Accuron's post-investment, including (and not limited to) identifying synergies & potential risks of integrating with existing companies, strategy, (re-)development, and operations support.

(2) Strategy and Operations

• Conduct specific industry studies to analyse major trends, opportunities, and threats, key players and competitors, benchmarking, and potential business implications.
• Support Corporate and Business Units (BUs) management's strategy development and growth planning with relevant data and insights.
• Hands-on approach for executing projects at the corporate or at BU level, including but not limited to ESG initiatives, media and marketing, customer engagement/insights, business partnerships, competitive new market strategy, and other ad-hoc assignments.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration or Physical Sciences.; A Postgraduate degree in any field is advantageous.
• Has a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, strategic planning, corporate development roles or operations roles. Experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity or similar Investment firms would be an added advantage.
• Proven experience preparing briefing papers, reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Desired: (i) background in industries relevant to Accuron, demonstrating a deep understanding of the sector’s dynamics, challenges, and opportunities, and (ii) previous experience in business development or investment projects.
• Strategic thinking, project management and financial analysis skills with a good logical approach to problem-solving and excellent attention to details.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, showcasing self-motivation, initiative, and a collaborative and learning mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and is highly adaptable to shift focus and priorities to ensure that critical objectives are met.

Please submit your updated resume with a cover letter discussing your motivations and stating your current drawn salary and expectations.

Tell employers what skills you have

Strategic Planning
Due Diligence
Corporate Development
Adaptable
Financial Modelling
Attention to Details
Financial Analysis
Consulting
Benchmarking
Business Development