Vice President

Company Overview

DiDi Global Inc. is the world’s leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.

DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry and the communities to solve the world’s transportation, environmental and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value, by building a safe, inclusive and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.

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Team Overview

This role will lead investment research and strategy planning across specific sectors and regions, optimize portfolio risk-return profiles, orchestrate deal negotiations and transaction closings, and oversee post-investment monitoring and exit arrangements. It also requires ensuring investment activities remain compliant and risk-controllable, regularly reporting portfolio performance and potential risks to management, and bearing core responsibility for executing company strategy and driving asset appreciation.

Role Responsibilities

Lead investment research and detailed investment strategy planning in specific sectors and regions, aligned with company strategy and investment strategic planning.

Optimize portfolio strategy based on market trends and company objectives, ensuring controllable investment returns and risks.

Identify high-quality investment opportunities; lead industry research, target screening, due diligence, and valuation modeling.

Design deal structures, lead negotiations on investment terms and agreement signing, and drive transaction closing.

Manage post-investment activities, monitor the operational and financial performance of portfolio companies, and formulate and execute exit strategies.

Ensure all investment activities comply with regulatory requirements and company risk control standards.

Report to management regularly on portfolio performance and potential risks.

Role Qualifications

1.Education & Qualifications

Master's degree or above; majors in finance, economics, business administration, or STEM disciplines (e.g., hard tech, healthcare) are preferred.

Holders of CFA, CPA, legal professional qualification, or similar certifications are preferred.

2.Work Experience

8+ years of experience in equity investment (PE/VC), M&A, or asset management, with at least 3 years of team management experience.

Led 5+ end-to-end investment deals with successful exits (IPO/M&A/share transfer).

Possess deep industry resources and judgment in specific sectors.

3.Core Competencies

Professional expertise: Proficient in financial modeling, industry analysis, legal due diligence, and deal structuring.

Business acumen: Keen insight into market trends, technological shifts, and policy developments.

Leadership: Capable of cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to effectively motivate teams and perform under pressure.

Resource integration: Extensive deal sourcing channels, networks of industry experts, and institutional partnerships.

4.Soft Skills

Results-oriented, with strong stress tolerance and the ability to solve complex problems.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to efficiently coordinate internal and external stakeholders.

EEO Statement

• We create customer value – We strive to always create valuable experiences for our users in everything we do. Our focus is to always innovate new experiences that are safe, pleasant, and efficient.
• We are data-driven – We are strong believers in making informed decisions, that’s why we are data-driven. We can better navigate the business landscape strategically by analyzing valuable metrics.
• We believe in Win-win Collaboration – Success is a team sport. When we work to help our partners and colleagues win, we win, too. While keeping everyone's best interest at heart, we communicate with candor and execute with excellence in all we do.
• We believe in integrity – Integrity is at the very core of our business. We are people who always want to do the right thing. Our intentions are sincere, we speak our minds and listen to each other.
• We always strive to do better. That means venturing beyond our comfort zones, learning from our mistakes, and helping each other grow.
• We believe in Diversity and Inclusion – Diversity is one of our biggest strengths. Our differences are what makes us distinct. We respect each other and believe in equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams.

At DiDi, we believe that our differences are our biggest source of strength. That‘s why we are committed to promoting equal opportunities to all candidates and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment and advancement decisions at DiDi are always made based on the needs of the position and the qualifications of the candidate. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, disability, race, religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by applicable laws wherever we operate.

We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams, and a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, because that’s how we create better products and services, make better decisions and better serve the communities we’re a part of.

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