Company: Circulate Capital is the leading circular economy investment platform in high-growth markets – with 30+ investments to date and on-the-ground teams of 40+ professionals across South and Southeast Asia and Latin America. From our headquarters in Singapore, we partner with global brands, development finance institutions, family offices and institutional investors to scale solutions and identify untapped opportunities that deliver circularity, value and impact. Founded in 2018 by supply chain experts and industry leaders, including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Dow, Danone, Chanel, Unilever, The Coca-Cola Company, Chevron Phillips Chemical and Mondelēz International, the firm currently manages c.US$480 Mn in AUM and is in the process of scaling its Asia growth private equity strategy.
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Title: Investment (Senior) Manager / Investment (Senior) Director - Latin America and Caribbean
Report To: Investment Partner - Northern LAC
Location: Mexico
Opportunity: Circulate Capital is seeking an experienced Investment Professional to strengthen its team in Latin America and focus on investments deployed from its Ocean Fund, while also managing existing investments in Mexico.
The ideal candidate should be an accomplished investor with deal execution experience and an entrepreneurial mindset. The ideal candidate is interested in helping solve some of the world’s most complex problems by investing in companies that deliver exceptional financial returns and positive environmental impact. This is a full-time working position in Mexico with travel required for the effective execution of responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
● Conduct market research on industry trends, sectors, and companies.
● Interact with a variety of stakeholders and co-lead identifying and developing new investment opportunities in thematic areas of interest that are a fit with our values, investor interests, and approach.
● Co-lead investment opportunities through all stages of the process: sourcing, screening, deal structuring, detailed business diligence (including market sizing, management, technology, competitive landscapes, supply chain, customers, financial modelling, reference calls, etc), managing external due diligence providers, presentation to the investment committee, negotiations and closing.
● Prepare, present, and maintain detailed investment documentation.
● Strive to increase the positive impact of our portfolio companies by intensively working with them and adding value in critical areas of strategy, operations, business development, organizational building, and governance.
● Proactively develop and manage relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including potential investees, strategic investors, sector experts, consultants, policymakers, investors, advisors, and thought leaders.
● Coordinate actively with the Southeast Asia team and broader global team to understand and track key social, environmental, commercial, and financial performance metrics to monitor progress made by portfolio companies.
● Represent Circulate Capital at industry events and build relationships within the private market and investor ecosystems.
● Support the global team on specific tasks related to investment, communication, fundraising, impact management, and other special projects when required.
Key Competencies:
● 8-10- years of overall financial services experience (particularly in investment banking, equity research and investment management), including at least 5+ years of investment experience with a growth stage private equity fund.
● Investment experience must comprise making at least 2 new investments with end-to-end process management, managing at least 3-4 portfolio companies, and working on steering exits.
● Either an MBA from a reputed institution with specialisation in Finance along with a CFA (L3) OR a Chartered Accountant with passion for solving complex environmental issues and operational experience in relevant industries.
● Intuitive understanding of business models and different entrepreneurial styles and an innate ability to strike strong working relationships with entrepreneurs and a variety of stakeholders that form their eco-system, such as other GPs, lenders, sector experts, or policymakers
● Proven track record of providing guidance to businesses at multiple levels including operations, strategy, and governance, through working with a variety of portfolio companies or through working directly in a key role within a company.
● Outstanding interpersonal skills, with an ability to work well within a multi-cultural team and effectively interact with the external ecosystem.
● A significant network of peers and related stakeholders in the region.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills; with an ability to formulate and present analysis and arguments in a clear, crisp, and concise manner to other team members, Partners, and portfolio companies.
● Fluency in Spanish and English.
● Humility and commitment to producing the highest quality of work, with attention to detail and follow-through.
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.