Business Management Trainee

Company

Sum Capital Partners Pte.

Ltd.

Designation

Business Management Trainee

Date Listed

16 Jul 2025

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive

Full/Perm

Job Period

Immediate Start, Permanent

Profession

Consulting

Industry

Consultancy

Location Name

1 Harbourfront Place, HarbourFront Tower One, Singapore , Singapore

Address

1 Harbourfront Pl, HarbourFront Tower One, Singapore

Map

Allowance / Remuneration

$2,450 - 4,000 monthly

Company Profile

About Sum Capital Partners

Sum Capital Partners ) is an investment group dedicated to acquiring and scaling small to mid-sized businesses.

We don't just invest—we actively manage, operate, and grow businesses, taking a hands-on approach to creating long-term value.

Our firm is led by a multi-time entrepreneur, startup founder, and MIT graduate, offering a rare opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced operator in high-impact, real-world business scenarios.

This program is designed to equip individuals with the skills, experience, and mindset to become leaders in private equity and business operations.

If you have the drive to acquire, operate, and scale businesses, we will help you build the expertise to succeed.

Job Description

About the Role

The Business Management Trainee program is a structured, multi-stage career track that prepares talented professionals to lead and operate small businesses within a private equity framework.

Over the course of one to three years, successful candidates will gain first-hand experience in investment analysis, deal execution, and operational leadership.

Character and attitude matter more than prior experience.

If you have the drive and potential to lead a business, we will provide the hands-on mentorship and exposure to make it happen.

Program Structure

Stage Zero: Internship (3 months)

• Gain deep exposure to private equity investment and business operations.
  
  
• Work directly with the leadership team, engaging in investment analysis, deal execution, and operational strategy across our portfolio companies.
  
  
• Hands-on experience in strategy, finance, HR, and technology, developing sharp business acumen while making an immediate impact.
  
  

Stage One: Business Manager (BM)

• Work closely with the leadership team in Singapore.
  
  
• Gain exposure to direct operational work with portfolio companies.
  
  
• Tackle real-world challenges in private equity, including growing revenue, Marketing, HR and many more operational improvements, and business scaling.
  
  

Stage Two: Senior Leader (SL)

• Take on a senior leadership role within one of our portfolio companies.
  
  
• Work directly with the CEO to execute growth strategies, manage teams, and drive business performance.
  
  
• Develop critical leadership, decision-making, and operational skills through direct ownership of key initiatives.
  
  

Stage Three: CEO

• Assume full responsibility for a portfolio company, leading its strategy, operations, and long-term growth.
  
  
• Drive business transformation and value creation with the full backing of Sum Capital Partners.
  
  
• Lead a company and make high-level strategic decisions that impact its market presence and financial success.
  
  

Who You Are

This program is for highly motivated, execution-focused individuals who want to take the fast track to becoming leaders in private equity and business management.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and thrive in hands-on, high-stakes environments.
  
  
• Have strong analytical skills and can quickly adapt to multiple industries and business challenges.
  
  
• Are willing to step outside your comfort zone and learn through real-world execution.
  
  
• Have the ambition to own, operate, and scale businesses but want the mentorship and experience to do it right.
  
  
• Want to work closely with an experienced entrepreneur, learning the skills that matter in real business settings.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Unparalleled Learning Experience – Work directly with a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, learning what it takes to acquire, build, and grow successful businesses.
  
  
• Exposure to Private Equity & Business Operations – Gain hands-on experience across multiple industries, from services and manufacturing to consumer goods and technology.
  
  
• Real-World Impact – Take on leadership responsibilities and drive meaningful change in businesses early in your career.
  
  
• Path to CEO – This program is designed to fast-track you into a CEO role within a portfolio company, providing a rare and accelerated career trajectory.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  
  
• Opportunity for equity or profit-sharing in portfolio companies.
  
  
• Direct mentorship from an accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling businesses.
  
  
• A structured path to private equity leadership, offering a unique blend of investment and operational experience.
  
  

If you're driven, adaptable, and eager to take on real leadership responsibility in private equity and business management, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your journey to becoming a business leader at Sum Capital Partners.

Disclaimer: Applicants must hold at least a diploma from one of Singapore's local polytechnics (Ngee Ann, Singapore, Temasek, Republic, or Nanyang Polytechnic) to be considered for this position.

Application Instructions

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