Associate, Direct Investments Group, Private Equity

GIC Private Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious sovereign wealth fund as an Associate in the Direct Investments Group. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with small deal teams, engaging in the evaluation and execution of direct investments across various sectors. You will play a key role in the transaction process, from modelling and valuation to due diligence and presenting to the Investment Committee. With a strong emphasis on analytical skills and a passion for business, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the world of Private Equity. Embrace a hybrid work model that balances office presence with flexibility, and thrive in an environment that values excellence and empowerment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or Private Equity.
• Strong analytical skills with financial modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and execute direct investments in private companies.
• Monitor investments and support GIC representatives at board meetings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Self-starter Mindset

Business Understanding

Education

Strong Academic Background

Job description

Associate, Direct Investments Group, Private Equity

Location: London, GB

Job Function: Private Equity

Job Type: Contract

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders.

What you will do as an Associate

• Work predominantly as part of small deal teams to source, evaluate, and execute direct investments in private companies across a range of sectors and geographies.
• Be involved in all aspects of the transaction process, including modelling and valuation, taking ownership of some workstreams of the commercial and financial due diligence, preparing and presenting materials to the Investment Committee.
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with counterparties, including potential and existing investee companies alongside more senior investment officers as well as advisors and counterparties at other investing firms.
• Monitor certain of GIC’s investments, which includes supporting GIC representative at board meetings, tracking financial performance, interacting with management and other shareholders on a regular basis, developing exit plans.
• Take part in ad-hoc projects such as global sector reviews, market mapping of specific sub-sectors, strategic reviews.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• At least 1-3 years of work experience at a leading investment bank, consulting firm, in Private Equity or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong academic background or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in building financial/operating models.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for understanding businesses and what drives business quality and value.
• Self-starter mindset with an ability to operate in a less structured environment.
• Fluent English. An additional European language would be highly advantageous.

GIC is a Great Place to Work
At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. We currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 4 days in office and 1 day working from home each week.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio economic background or disabilities.