New Energy Nexus ( is a fast-growing international organization that supports entrepreneurs and startups building breakthrough clean energy solutions to solve climate change. New Energy Nexus Ventures, our investment management arm based in Singapore, specializes in clean energy and climate tech investments. Established in 2020 with the Indonesia 1 Fund, we invest in early-stage clean energy startups across Southeast Asia to support our global vision of achieving 100% clean energy for 100% of the population.
The Vacancy
We are seeking an experienced Investment Manager based out of Vietnam, Indonesia, or the Philippines to join our team remotely and drive our current and prospective investment activities in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and early-stage funding mechanisms, combined with passion for renewable energy and sustainable development. The role reports to the Head of Investments with overall supervision from the CEO.
Our culture values audacity, innovation, collaboration and inclusion. We stand for a clean energy economy that works for all. Our organization’s entrepreneurial spirit is bolstered by staff who do not shy away from a challenge and are comfortable taking calculated risks.
Key Responsibilities
Investment & Portfolio Management Activities (30%)
- Collect, analyze, and manage impact data from portfolio companies to measure progress against sustainability metrics
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned portfolio companies
- Provide strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies to accelerate their growth
- screen, and evaluate potential investment opportunities across the climate tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia
Investor Relations (40%)
- Facilitate communication and manage engagements with current and prospective limited partners
- Support the development of fundraising materials and pitch decks for future funds
- Assist in preparing quarterly reports and updates for limited partners
- Help maintain strong relationships with the investor community
Fund Operations (30%)
- Contribute to the fund's overall investment strategy and thesis development
- Collaborate with team members to refine investment processes and workflows
- Stay current on market trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory developments
- Represent the fund at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
Professional Attributes
- 3+ years of relevant experience, with Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or Accounting
- Strong understanding of the market dynamics and startup ecosystem in either Vietnam, Indonesia, or the Philippines
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners
- Prior experience in climate tech, renewable energy, circular economy, or related sectors
- Experience working with impact measurement frameworks
- Network within either of Vietnam, Indonesia or the Philippines’ startup and investment community
Personal Attributes
- Have excellent analytical skills and attention to details
- Have work ethics to collaborate with a desire to grow and learn and possess a can-do attitude as well as attention to details
- Outstanding presentation, interpersonal and communication skills in both local language (native) and English (fluent)
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity, organizational, prioritization and time-management skills
- Independent and adept in remote teamwork setting involving collaboration in multi-cultural environment
This is a full-time remote position. Relocation assistance is not available for this role and compensation is competitive for the market the candidate is based in. Applicable benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays and insurance will depend on the location of the selected candidate.
TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS
- Submit your resume, cover letter and responses to our application questions.
- Click the “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” button below to begin your application.
- Application deadline: Priority deadline is March 14, 2025 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
- Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.
New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.
Top Skills
What We Do
New Energy Nexus (NEX) is the world's leading ecosystem of funds and accelerators supporting diverse clean energy entrepreneurs to thrive, from emerging tech through to clean energy distribution and adoption. New Energy Nexus builds ecosystems and runs programs that are locally tailored to support the specific needs of entrepreneurs in that region: providing accelerator services, capital, mentoring, skills, and networks to help clean energy entrepreneurs thrive. We know that getting the right resources to entrepreneurs at the right time will unlock the clean energy solutions the world needs to tackle climate change.
NEX started in Silicon Valley and now has programs and partners across 10 countries that we’ve identified as most strategic for clean energy development. Since 2004, NEX has accelerated 650 startups, leveraged over US$1.5 billion in investment, and supported more than 3,000 entrepreneurs. And that’s just the start. We have an ambitious goal to reach 100,000 entrepreneurs by 2030 - a solutions movement that benefits 100% of the population in the shortest time possible.
