Empower Partners Singapore Hiring! Full Time Director, Private Equity (Growth - Technology) in - Ricebowl

We are partnering with a fast-growing private markets investment platform to hire an Associate Director / Director to lead growth equity and private credit investments in technology-led businesses across Southeast Asia. This is a senior origination role with a strong thematic focus on AI, semiconductors and edge technology.

Why This Role

• Lead deals from origination to close in some of the fastest-moving technology sectors in the region.
• Sit at the intersection of Southeast Asia’s growth opportunities and Greater China technology capital and expertise.
• Take a visible, high-ownership position with room to shape investment themes and the platform’s regional presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, evaluate and execute growth equity and private credit transactions across Southeast Asia, with a focus on technology-led companies.
• Drive deals end to end, including structuring, valuation, due diligence, negotiation and closing.
• Develop proprietary investment themes and a robust pipeline across AI, semiconductors and edge technology.
• Prepare investment committee materials and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with founders, sponsors, co-investors, lenders and advisors across the region.
• Oversee portfolio companies after investment, supporting value creation initiatives and exits.
• Contribute to capital-raising and investor engagement efforts where relevant.

What You Bring

• Minimum 10 years originating and executing private equity or private credit transactions in Southeast Asia.
• A background in AI, semiconductors, edge technology or adjacent technology sectors.
• Fundraising experience is a plus.
• Strong financial modelling, structuring and negotiation skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to operate with a high degree of independence.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV to Jun Leong at *************, referencing the position title in the subject line to expedite the assessment process. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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