About the Clermont Group
The Clermont Group is an international business group headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 1986 by New Zealand-born entrepreneur Richard F. Chandler, who brings with him an extraordinary legacy of contrarian investments, the Clermont Group builds and invests in companies in Healthcare, Financial Services and Aerospace. These businesses employ more than 8,000 people around the world.
Our story is that of a Business House built on the foundations of big dreams, courage and integrity. We believe in the goodness of business, building iconic businesses that advance community well-being and national prosperity. We bring together the art and science of business management, putting principles before profits.
Clermont comprises two divisions, a group of operating companies (Clermont Holdings) and an investment business (Clermont Capital).
Our operating companies include:
Vietnam’s largest and leading private healthcare group, Hoan My, comprising 13 hospitals and three clinics
SBFC Finance which provides loans to small business owners and consumers through a network of 183 branches across 149 towns and cities in India
magniX and Eviation, which are working at the forefront of electric aviation
For more information, please visit our corporate website at http://www.clermont.com.
Role
You will be a value creation investment professional within Clermont Group’s operating company division driving growth, strategy and change initiatives at our operating companies (“Opcos”). The role involves a mix of strategy (defining the business model and strategic priorities) and operations (partnering with management to drive execution). You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to Clermont’s public markets investment business (Clermont Capital).
Attraction of the role
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the growth story of operating companies at the forefront of electric aviation and a listed financial services business with a market capitalisation of more than US$ 1 billion.
You will enjoy significant autonomy while working in a highly-supportive environment, giving unique opportunities to build your experience and skills.
Responsibilities
Work alongside Clermont investment lead and Opco management to develop and refine the business model, strategy and tactical plans for the Opcos
Analyse business opportunities and prepare business cases / financial projections for new initiatives
Be a “change agent” at Opcos – drive day-to-day execution of initiatives and ensure that business goals are being met
Assist with business development initiatives, as required
Conduct quarterly and monthly business performance analysis and reporting
Produce internal presentations, business analytics and other deliverables as required
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
4-7 years’ experience in strategy consulting, private equity value creation or operating experience in a business role at a high-growth or early-stage business
Experience in aerospace or financial services industry is preferred
Excellent commercial understanding and perspective – the ability to “think like an entrepreneur”
Good financial analysis and modelling skills
Very strong attention to detail and ability to “own the numbers”
Strong relational skills – able to represent the company and interact with senior stakeholders
Ability to work easily across cultures and geographies
Good communication skills
Ability to work at speed, multi-task and prioritise effectively
Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
Positive attitude; an “energizer”
Hunger to learn - you will be given the opportunity to do work far beyond the scope of a traditional private equity operating role
Administrative Details
Start date: Immediate
Compensation: Competitive base salary
Benefits: Medical insurance; 21 days annual leave
Education: Degree from first-class institution, preferably with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Engineering
Experience: 4-7 years of professional experience. Experience in aerospace or financial services preferred
Languages: Excellent command of English required (written and spoken)
Reporting: Reports directly to the Managing Director / Vice President
Travel: Predominantly based in Dubai, though some international travel may be required
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