Investment Director - PE/VC

Job Description

Job Description: Investment Director, Indonesia

Company: Circulate Capital is an investment management firm dedicated to incubating and financing companies that prevent ocean plastic and advance the circular economy. The Circulate Capital Ocean Fund is the firm’s flagship fund, which focuses on the prevention of mismanaged plastic waste in countries located in South Asia and Southeast Asia, regions that contribute disproportionately to ocean plastic pollution. Founding investors include PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Dow, Danone, CHANEL, Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, Mondelez and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC. To learn more, visit the website at https://www.circulatecapital.com/ and watch Circulate Capital Announces $100M of Committed Capital video.

Title: Investment Director Indonesia

Report To: Investment Partner, SEA

Location: Indonesia, Remote

Opportunity: Circulate Capital is looking to hire accomplished private equity or venture capital Investment Director to manage the further deployment and development of the Ocean Funds. The Investment Director will be responsible for guiding high-quality deal flow, performing due diligence, executing investment transactions, and managing portfolio companies to support their effective growth and eventual exit. The role will primarily work with companies in Indonesia, but will also extend to other countries in SEA as needed. As the Investment Director you will report to the Investment Partner SEA. This is a full-time position based in Indonesia with travel required for the effective execution of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research on industry trends, sectors, and companies and develop a point of view for funds
• Take investor pitch meetings with entrepreneurs, evaluate investments, and track deal flow
• Direct due diligence on potential investments – market sizing, technology walkthroughs, competitive landscapes, financial modeling, reference calls, negotiations, and closing
• Work with portfolio company management teams regularly to guide the growth of their business in achieving both financial and impact targets, serving as Board member for some companies
• Coordinate with the impact team and compliance team to ensure targets are set, achieved, and reported
• Contribute to LP engagement and PR/Comms strategy as needed
• Represent Circulate Capital at industry events and build relationships within the startup and investor ecosystems
• Suggest improvements to our approach, process, products, and services

Key Competencies:

• 6 to 12 years of growth capital private equity investment experience (Series A/B/C); preference for sector experience in waste and recycling or similar sectors such as manufacturing or supply chain
• Proven interest in solving complex environmental issues
•  Proven ability to support and guide management teams in building their businesses, implementing systems, processes, and corporate governance at an international level
• Expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, and closing processes
• Ability to analyse financial statements and construct financial and valuation models
• Have professional networking skills, motivated to build new relationships
• A significant network of peers and related ecosystem stakeholders in the region
• Adept at coaching and engaging with remote, multicultural teams using collaboration tools, such as Google Suite, Microsoft, and CRMs

We are actively creating a workplace where authentic communication, collaboration, and inclusion enable people to become their best selves both personally and professionally while having a career with purpose and impact. Circulate Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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