Benjamin Lim Email & Phone Number

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

First rotation: FX & DCI Product Management Second rotation: Distribution Management - Sales Development and Sales SupportThird rotation: BranchFourth rotation: Underwriting services - Secured AssetsFifth rotation: Digital Sales

Malaysia

Highlight: Closed a start-up investment deal with NEXEA's investment principal. Subsequently, the start-up successfully finished in the Top 5 of one of NEXEA’s accelerator programmes and secured additional funding.Responsibilities:Supported the application & evaluation process of startups seeking funds:● Evaluated target companies with research on their market, similar overseas players, and localcompetitors, potential exit strategies, comparable valuations, etc.●… Show more Highlight: Closed a start-up investment deal with NEXEA's investment principal. Subsequently, the start-up successfully finished in the Top 5 of one of NEXEA’s accelerator programmes and secured additional funding.Responsibilities:Supported the application & evaluation process of startups seeking funds:● Evaluated target companies with research on their market, similar overseas players, and localcompetitors, potential exit strategies, comparable valuations, etc.● Attended demo days to seek for potential start-ups to invest in. ● Supported email communications with applicants and set meetings for interviews.● Attended start-up interviews and documented critical points discussed with NEXEA’s Principal and Investment Analyst.● Assisted in preparing internal investment memos.Supported the process of making an investment in startups:● Constructed a financial model for a potential start-up to invest in. ● Supported the process of document signing and assisted the company secretaries.Took care of portfolio companies:● Ensured NEXEA and Angel Investors receive regular updates from portfolio companies Supported the Accelerator Team with the MYSTARTUP Accelerator Programme:● Evaluated start-ups' fundamentals and programme eligibility during the application process. ● Navigated the pitching session for the start-ups to pitch in the presence of the judges.● Emceed the MYSTARTUP Introduction session and MYSTARTUP Kickstart Event.Assisted the Managing Partner with administrative duties:● Arranged meetings with external stakeholders and the Managing Partner to discuss key issues.● Ensured the company meets the audit criteria during the onboarding process of key projects.● Researched relevant topics and created the syllabus for the Corporate Innovation workshop. Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Through The Australian National University's Special Industry Project and under the mentorship of PriceWaterhouseCoopers’s Strategy&, I worked collaboratively with a team of four in constructing a comprehensive investment solution for SolarShare Canberra. This includes designing a financial model for a behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic system with a battery for residential apartments in Canberra, Australia.As the Head of Finance, my responsibilities included:● Implemented… Show more Through The Australian National University's Special Industry Project and under the mentorship of PriceWaterhouseCoopers’s Strategy&, I worked collaboratively with a team of four in constructing a comprehensive investment solution for SolarShare Canberra. This includes designing a financial model for a behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic system with a battery for residential apartments in Canberra, Australia.As the Head of Finance, my responsibilities included:● Implemented accounting knowledge to compute revenue, expenses, tax credit and projectedasset value.● Analysed financial statements and information and researched evidence-based data to inputinto the financial model using Microsoft Excel.● Effectively coordinated with my team to plan questions for relevant stakeholders to understandthe viability of assumptions made in the financial model.● Communicated with the client regularly as a team to keep them in the loop.● Wrote a comprehensive business proposal and pitched our solutions to the client. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Coaching & Leadership roles that I have undertaken during my stay at Ursula Hall in 2020: ● 2020 Sports.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Education record

Activities and Societies: Futsal club and E-sports club I completed my South Australian Certificate of Examinations with Taylor's College..

Education record

Activities and Societies: ● Member of the Prefectorial Board (2010-2012 & 2014-2017) and was the duty supervisor in 2012. ● Year 7.