Discover New Possibilities at Raffles Family Office
Raffles Family Office (RFO) offers a comprehensive, one-stop family office solution by providing a wide range of services including independent asset management (IAM), advanced wealth solutions, fund services, risk & resilience services. Our holistic approach ensures we cover all aspects of family governance and family constitutions from end-to-end. Headquartered in Hong Kong and Singapore, Raffles Family Office is also incorporated in Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing and Bangkok.
At RFO, we are people first – people who can think beyond labels. We are one dynamic and entrepreneurial team that values fun, respect and solidarity – just like a family. We are committed to fostering a workplace that nurtures a diverse yet inclusive corporate culture that supports professional growth. We believe that this will enable us to create true values and deliver better support for our clients.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work as part of a fast-growing and dynamic investment team, reporting to the Head of Private Investments and supporting the Investment Committee in expanding RFO’s China investment platform and portfolio management activities.
- Proactively source and originate investment opportunities across China, with a focus on growth-stage and pre-IPO companies. This is a sourcing-intensive role with strong expectations for developing a robust deal pipeline.
- Identify, evaluate, and follow up on investment opportunities generated through corporates, investment banks, venture capital firms, and other intermediaries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporates, founders, investment banks, and industry participants to support proprietary deal origination.
- Conduct initial screening and evaluation of investment opportunities, including market assessment, business model review, and financial analysis.
- Support investment due diligence (financial, commercial, and strategic), coordinating with internal teams and external advisors where required.
- Assist in transaction execution from initial evaluation through to closing, including preparation of investment materials, internal approvals, and coordination with stakeholders.
- Monitor portfolio companies where applicable and support ongoing portfolio management initiatives.
- This role requires extensive travel, primarily within China, for meetings, site visits, and engagement with founders, intermediaries, and portfolio companies.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or public markets investing.
- Demonstrated experience in deal sourcing, investment evaluation, or transaction execution.
- Strong financial analysis, valuation, and financial modelling capabilities.
- Experience conducting commercial and financial due diligence on investment opportunities.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities with corporates, founders, investment banks, and intermediaries.
- Ability to independently develop and manage investment pipelines and deal flow.
- Experience in private equity transactions within technology sectors, particularly AI and emerging technologies, is preferred.
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and investment presentation skills.
- Fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) is required; proficiency in Cantonese is an advantage.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within China.