Chief Investment Officer

ACG_3803_JOB Our client is a leading electrical manufacturing corporation in Vietnam, seeking experienced professionals to join its organization. Investment Strategy & Capital Allocation Lead the development and continuous refinement of investment strategies, portfolio direction, and capital allocation priorities aligned with the Group’s long-term objectives. Evaluate and recommend capital allocation and reallocation strategies across sectors, businesses, assets, and development stages to maximize long-term value creation and capital efficiency. Regularly review portfolio composition and provide strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors and Executive Management regarding capital deployment, restructuring, partnerships, holding, or exit decisions. Market Research & Investment Opportunity Development Lead macroeconomic, industry, market, and company research to identify emerging trends, growth drivers, investment opportunities, and potential risks. Develop investment theses and translate research insights into actionable opportunity pipelines aligned with the Group’s strategic priorities. Provide independent investment recommendations based on data-driven analysis, sound investment judgment, and deep understanding of target industries and sectors. Investment Lifecycle & M&A Leadership Manage the complete investment lifecycle, including opportunity sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, negotiation, approval, and closing. Coordinate with internal teams, portfolio companies, partners, and external advisors on large-scale or complex transactions, ensuring analytical rigor, investment discipline, and effective risk management. Present, challenge, and defend investment proposals and strategic recommendations before the Board of Directors, Executive Management, or Investment Committee. Portfolio Management & Post-Investment Value Creation Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance against investment theses, business objectives, and capital efficiency targets. Work closely with portfolio companies to improve business performance and enterprise value through strategic initiatives, capital structure optimization, operating model enhancement, governance improvements, and value-creation programs. Recommend capital injections, restructuring initiatives, partnerships, exits, or strategic adjustments when market conditions or business priorities change. Senior Stakeholder Management, Partnership Development & Team Building Act as a trusted investment advisor to the Board of Directors and Executive Management, providing independent perspectives while ensuring alignment on major investment decisions. Build and leverage relationships with investment partners, financial institutions, investment funds, advisors, and other stakeholders to identify investment opportunities and resources. Develop a high-performing investment team with strong analytical capabilities, professional discipline, standardized investment methodologies, and effective succession planning. Requirements 12–15 years of experience in investment, M&A, Private Equity, portfolio management, or related fields, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles. Proven track record in developing investment strategies, capital allocation frameworks, and managing large-scale investment portfolios. Direct experience leading complex investment and M&A transactions, with strong expertise in due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, and negotiation. Strong strategic thinking, investment research, analytical capabilities, and independent judgment, with the ability to quickly understand new industries and sectors. Experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders, including Boards of Directors, CEOs, Executive Management teams, or Investment Committees. Experience building and developing investment teams, establishing investment processes, and implementing disciplined investment decision-making frameworks. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Investment, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields. CFA certification, postgraduate degree, or international investment qualifications are preferred. Professional English proficiency with strong business communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Candidates currently or previously serving as Chief Investment Officer, Investment Director, Principal, Managing Director, or equivalent roles within investment groups, Private Equity funds, or organizations with large-scale investment and M&A activities are highly preferred. Experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, or deal advisory is advantageous, particularly with hands-on experience in investment execution and portfolio performance management. Contact: Nga Nguyen Due to the immense number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.