Investment Manager

About Liquid Group is a FinTech payments services group based in Singapore. Liquid empowers and connects businesses and individuals to make transactions in a smart, secure and cost-effective way, anywhere in the world. We operate a regional payment network to enable cross-border QR payment services for e-wallet operators, banks, and merchants. We also provide white-label solutions to accelerate the development and adoption of mobile payments for our business partners. We work in a collaborative and adaptive way, exploring innovative ideas and solving challenging problems to develop our products. Together, we ensure efficiency, security, and convenience for our partners and customers. Website: www.liquidgroup.sg About the roleLiquid Group is a fast-growing cross border payments fintech preparing for our next stage of expansion. As Investment Manager, you will lead and execute all fundraising activities, including strategy, sourcing, engagement through to closing new capital partners. You will work directly with the Executive Team to engage investors, structure deals, and secure funding. This is a mission critical role suited for a capital markets professional with deep experience in venture fundraising, with significant visibility across the leadership team, board and existing investor base. Key ResponsibilitiesFundraising Strategy & ExecutionDefine, drive, and refine the fundraising strategyAdvise on optimal deal structure, valuation benchmarks, and investor fit based on company goals and market conditionsDevelop investor messaging, pitch materials, data room, and financial model in coordination with internal teams and external advisorsLead outreach and engagement with prospective investors globally, including VCs, family offices, sovereign funds, strategic fintech investors and institutional growth capitalOwn the capital raise process end-to-end, coordinating investor due diligence processes, Q&A, and negotiations through to final closingInvestor Identification & Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain a dynamic pipeline of potential investors using industry research, network referrals, databases, and eventsCultivate strong relationships with both new and existing investors and act as a trusted, knowledgeable representative of the companyMap and segment the global investor landscape, including tracking preferences, thesis alignment, and historical deal activityInternal CoordinationCollaborate closely with the CEO, CFO, legal advisors, and board members to ensure fundraising progress is aligned with broader strategic goalsMaintain robust reporting on investor conversations, timelines, and probability-weighted pipelinesMonitor market trends in the fintech/payments space to inform investor positioning and capital planningQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related discipline (MBA/CFA a plus)5–10 years of experience in investment banking, venture capital or private placement/capital raisingProven track record of leading or playing a key role in equity fundraising rounds, ideally Series B/C or laterDeep familiarity with the investor landscape across family offices, VC, strategic fintech investors and growth equity in Asia (Europe, and/or North America a plus)Experience or strong understanding of payments and fintech infrastructure (e.g., acquiring, wallets, embedded finance, cross-border payments) is a strong advantageExcellent financial modelling, valuation, and investor presentation skillsAbility to influence and build trust with senior investors and C-level executivesHigh attention to detail and professionalism in documentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagementPreferred AttributesPrior experience working in a startup or scale-up environmentStrong existing investor network across the fintech or tech sectors (especially in Singapore and greater Asia)Familiarity with cross-border capital flows and regulatory, licensing and fundraising considerations