Manager/ Senior Manager, Capital Partners

[What the role is]

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI), is responsible for developing strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connections to partners and access to government incentives to support their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg.

About the Capital Partners Division
EDB’s Capital Partners division oversees Whole-of-Government efforts to engage sophisticated private capital players whose presence and investments advance Singapore’s economic and innovation priorities.
Capital Partners (i) actively engages top global investors, including leading venture capital/private equity firms and single and multi-family offices; (ii) facilitates and develops partnerships between these firms and other public and private collaborators in EDB’s growth areas, e.g. AI/digital, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, healthcare, deep tech and innovation; and (iii) encourages them to anchor their high-growth portfolio companies in Singapore to grow and scale.
These efforts position Singapore as a trusted location where investors can access regional and global opportunities, as well as grow and scale their portfolio companies.

[What you will be working on]

[What you will be working on]

You will play a crucial role in the team to support and implement key activities and initiatives with a portfolio of family offices and VC funds. In the process, you will work closely with investment principals, family principals, external stakeholders within and outside the Singapore government, and other teams in EDB to achieve win-win partnership outcomes.

This is primarily an individual contributor role, though you will be given the opportunity to be part of or lead project teams.

Account Management

·       Support the end-to-end account management of strategic family office and venture capital relationships.

·       Gain a deep understanding of each account’s investment mandate, portfolio composition, operational structure, priorities and strategic initiatives.

·       Cultivate trusted relationships with senior executives and next-generation business leaders.

·       Identify avenues to deepen the relevance of these engagements to Singapore, including facilitating public-private sector collaborations.

·       Coordinate with other teams in EDB, SG Growth Capital and other public agencies to ensure smooth execution of the account management process.

Market Analysis and Strategy Development

·       Stay updated on FO and VC outlooks, startup innovation and private market investment trends.

·       Identify gaps and opportunities where private capital can play a catalytic role in advancing EDB and national priorities.

·       Collaborate with other teams in EDB on new, innovative initiatives to engage FOs and VCs in areas of mutual interest.

[What we are looking for]

[What we are looking for]
Requirements

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

·       At least 3–6 years of relevant working experience in account management, new business development, strategy development and/or partnerships.

·       Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships and translate strategies into executable outcomes.

·       Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to understand companies’ holistic considerations (financial, commercial, personal, etc.) and develop sound recommendations to advance partnerships.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to navigate diverse perspectives, build trust with partners, and engage senior leaders and stakeholders effectively.

·       An entrepreneurial and adaptable mindset to experiment with different approaches and pivot quickly when priorities evolve.

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

·       Singaporean.

Good to Have

·       Familiarity with family office dynamics, VC fund structures and the broader private capital ecosystem.

·       Experience in the Singapore government or economic development sector.

·       Experience working with senior business leaders, investment professionals or family principals, particularly in relationship management or partnership development.