Fund Manager

Role & responsibilities

Portfolio Management:

• Manage investment funds allocated to or within the chemical sector.
• Diversify investments across sub-segments such as petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and industrial gases.

Market Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of chemical industry trends, raw material pricing, energy costs, regulatory impacts, and global supply chain developments.
• Monitor macroeconomic indicators affecting the chemical sector.

Financial Modelling & Valuation:

• Build financial models to evaluate ROI, IRR, NPV of potential investments.
• Conduct company valuations and risk-return analysis for listed and unlisted chemical firms.

Due Diligence:

• Conduct technical and financial due diligence of potential investment targets in the chemical sector.
• Coordinate with technical consultants to assess production capacity, process technology, environmental compliance, etc.

Investment Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement investment strategies focused on sustainability, innovation (e.g., chemicals, Automotive-based chemicals), and ESG standards.
• Identify growth areas like lithium extraction, specialty additives, and carbon capture.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Prepare regular investment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with chemical industry experts, analysts, and regulatory bodies.

Risk Management:

• Monitor risks related to price volatility of raw materials (e.g., crude oil), regulatory changes (REACH, EPA), and environmental liabilities.
• Develop mitigation strategies including hedging, diversification, and insurance.

Key Skills:

• Deep understanding of chemical sector dynamics (upstream, midstream, downstream)
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking and investment acumen
• Knowledge of global regulatory and compliance norms (REACH, OSHA, etc.)
• Familiarity with commodity pricing and derivatives
• Effective communication and stakeholder management

Preferred Industry Exposure:

• Petrochemicals
• Agrochemicals
• Performance materials
• Specialty chemicals
• Industrial Oil and solvents
• Chemicals

Preferred candidate profile