Investment Analyst

Company Overview:

Vertex Growth Fund is dedicated to partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and promising companies on the cusp of growth. We provide the expansion capital to realize the companies vision of creating a category champion that is enduring and transformational.

Vertex Growth (https://www.vertexgrowth.com/) is part of Vertex's global network of venture capital funds comprised of affiliates in China, Israel, Japan, Southeast Asia and India, and the US.

Through the Vertex network, Vertex Growth accesses opportunities emerging from the leading innovation hubs across the world and drive significant value by working closely with the Vertex ecosystem of portfolio companies and partners.

The Role:

As an entry-level Investment Analyst, you will support the investment team across the full deal lifecycle - helping to source and screen new opportunities, conducting company and market research, building financial and data-driven analyses, and monitoring portfolio companies.

This is a hands-on graduate development role designed for a high-potential fresh graduate who is passionate about technology, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, and who will grow into a core member of the Vertex Growth investment team. You will work closely with, and learn directly from, the General Partners and senior investment professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing and screening new investment opportunities, including researching sectors, attending relevant networking events, and helping to identify promising founders and companies.
• Support the deal team across all aspects of due diligence - market sizing and mapping, industry and competitor research, customer and management reference checks, and review of transaction materials.
• Conduct company research and help build financial, technical and valuation analyses to support investment recommendations.
• Leverage AI tools and modern data techniques to accelerate research, synthesise information, and improve the speed and quality of analysis.
• Help prepare investment theses, memos and presentation materials for the investment team and Investment Committee.
• Assist in monitoring and tracking the performance of portfolio companies post-investment and preparing required reports.
• Support portfolio value-creation initiatives and help maintain accurate, up-to-date information in archives and portfolio management systems.
• Help promote Vertex Growth within the startup, technology and venture ecosystem.

Requirements:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related technical discipline, with a strong academic record.
• Foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, and an understanding of how AI technologies are applied in real-world products and businesses.
• Proficient and adept in using AI/Agentic tools to research, analyse, automate and enhance day-to-day work.
• Demonstrable interest in, or exposure to, entrepreneurship - for example founding or working at a startup, university entrepreneurship programmes, hackathons, accelerator/venture involvement, or building your own products and projects.
• Prior internship exposure to venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, startups or technology is a plus, but not required.
• Genuine curiosity about technology, digital innovation and emerging platforms, whether from studies, internships or personal interest.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and research skills, with the ability to identify relevant issues and draw sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Comfortable handling data and working with spreadsheets (Excel); able to present data clearly and intelligently.
• Clear, succinct and engaging written and verbal communication skills in English, and confidence in presenting ideas in a group setting.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and networking skills, and a proactive attitude toward reaching out, learning and staying on top of new developments.
• Organised, efficient, self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates, please apply with an updated full resume. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.