Internship
Singapore
Investment

Investment Analyst Internship

Corporate Profile

Helicap is a Singapore-based FinTech firm connecting global investors to private debt opportunities in Southeast Asia. The company's goal is to fill a USD400 billion financing gap that banks are unable to serve and deploy capital to 300 million underbanked through 1,000 originators in the region. The company's equity backers include Malaysia's leading independent investment bank, Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad ("Kenanga Group"), Japanese financial services firm Credit Saison, Temasek-backed alternative investments firm Tikehau Capital, integrated Asian financial house Phillip Capital, as well as top VC firms East Ventures, Access Ventures, Voveo Capital, and leading Singapore property group Soilbuild Group Holdings.

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Over the last 8 years, Helicap has raised more than USD 25 million in paid-up capital via its regulated subsidiaries and deployed almost USD1 billion of capital, powered by their in-house data analytics expertise. By leveraging this advanced data-processing capability, they have indirectly served more than 5 million MSMEs and individuals. Helicap's collaboration with Temasek Trust on Southeast Asia's first Financial Inclusion Report exemplifies the commitment to building a visible, impactful, and integrated ecosystem that prioritise sustainable and ethical practices.

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Helicap Investments is the group’s licensed fund management arm, managing the Helicap Income Opportunities Fund, a private credit fund deploying capital across Asia’s underserved lending markets. Helicap Investments is hiring full-time investment interns for its Private Credit Fund and Investments Platform in its Singapore office. This internship is under the group's Fund Management team responsible for the company's Private Credit Fund and offers direct experience in its investments and portfolio management functions covering APAC. Since its inception, Helicap as a group has built exclusive networks with hundreds of platform partners, who have access to a total of 200 million potential borrowers in the region. For more information, visit www.helicap.com.

Duration

The internship spans from Dec-May (Spring), May-Aug( Summer), Aug-Dec (Winter) with flexibility on the starting and ending dates with a potential for conversion. Candidates will be given a stipend, meal allowances as well as transport allowance when required.

Job Description

We are hiring interns for the Credit Fund and Investment Deal Platform. As an investment intern, you will support the team in company evaluation, formulating investment theses via market research, and be involved in our investments' overall management.

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  • Sourcing, evaluation, structuring and execution of investment transactions within technology and alternative lending industries
  • Strategising and development of investment thesis on potential opportunities
  • Preparation of investment slide decks and financial modeling of private credit opportunities
  • Presentation and marketing of investment proposals to senior management, investors, and business partners
  • Work with legal, financial, and other consultants on fundraising, deals and startup advisory
  • Continuous investment management of private debt / venture debt / venture capital investments, in terms of forecasting and monitoring financial returns
  • Contribute to the development of Helicap’s technology and analytics platform
  • Participate in business development initiatives within Helicap and portfolio companies
  • Assist with business development, events, and other commercial activities

Skill Sets and Requirements

  • Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and enjoys a startup culture
  • Open-minded, curious, and willing to learn
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in financial analysis and Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint / Word
  • Programming knowledge and skills is a plus

How to apply

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious, entrepreneurial, enjoy startup culture, do multiple tasks, and are willing to learn. Helicap is a fast-growing startup where every hire counts - Candidates must be willing to be flexible on job scope and take a long-term view. We want to hear from you if you've built a successful track record and enjoy working in a startup culture.

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To apply, send a resume to hiring@heli-cap.com with the following details:

  • Email subject: [Role you are applying for][First Name][Last Name]
  • Attach your CV and Cover letter