About Siam Alpha Equity

Siam Alpha Equity (SAE) actively invests in fast-growing SMEs/Tech companies with an aim to support tomorrow's market leaders. SAE partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to nurture portfolio companies for growth and scaling potential. Continually trusted by government agencies in Thailand and esteemed investors, SAE manages private equity investments that balance financial returns with strategic objectives across diverse sectors.

The Role

We are looking for an Investment Associate to join the team. This is a hands-on, deal-side role covering the full PE investment lifecycle, from sourcing and thesis development through due diligence, structuring, and closing. You will work alongside senior team members on live mandates, investment committee preparation, and post-deal value creation.

This role suits someone who wants to build a serious PE career, not just model in Excel, but sit in the room when deals get evaluated, structured, and signed.

Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Sector Research

Identify and evaluate investment opportunities across SAE's target sectors (SMEs, tech, growth-stage Thai companies)
Develop and maintain sector theses through primary research, market mapping, and competitive landscape analysis
Build and manage relationships with deal sources (corporates, intermediaries, advisors, founders)
Screen inbound opportunities against thesis and investment criteria

Investment Analysis & Financial Modeling

Build and analyze financial models including, but not limited to, DCF, comparable-company / precedent-transaction, and project feasibility.
Conduct return analyses (IRR, MOIC, sensitivity / scenario testing)
Develop investment hypotheses, identify key value drivers, and test downside scenarios
Translate financial analysis into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers

Due Diligence & Investment Committee

Coordinate financial, commercial, legal, tax, and operational DD across external advisors
Synthesize DD findings into IC papers, including thesis, structure, returns, key risks, and recommendations
Draft term sheets and support negotiation of key commercial terms
Prepare materials for investment committee and board approval gates

Transaction Execution

Support deal structuring (equity, hybrid, JV, share swap arrangements) under senior guidance
Coordinate with legal counsel on SPA, SHA, and related transaction documents
Manage closing checklists, conditions precedent, and signing logistics
Liaise with target management, sellers, and co-investors throughout execution

Portfolio & Cross-Functional Support

Support the portfolio management function as needed, including add-on M&A, follow-on financing, exit positioning, and board / governance matters alongside senior team members
Contribute to relevant investment/fund reports, fund updates, and ad-hoc strategic reviews
Take on special project mandates as they arise, including advisory engagements, new fund origination materials, sector studies, and other firm-level initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field. CFA / MBA / CPA is a plus.
3–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity / venture capital, transaction advisory, or M&A consulting.
Strong financial modeling skills and financial literacy are a must
Sector curiosity, ability to develop investment theses through primary research.
Excellent written and verbal communication in both Thai and English (Thai business register required).
Thai citizenship or native-level Thai proficiency.
Polished presentation craft (PowerPoint / Word / Excel).
Comfort working in a lean team where roles flex with deal flow; resourcefulness, ownership, and intellectual humility valued over title hierarchy.

*This position is open to Thai residents only. We are unable to sponsor or process work visas.