Analyst

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Singapore is looking for an investment analyst to join their Analyst Program 2026. This 2-year program offers a comprehensive opportunity to learn about asset allocation and investment strategies across various asset classes. Responsibilities include assisting with investment research, conducting due diligence, monitoring portfolios, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Word, Excel, and Python.

Qualifications

• Inquisitive, passion, and interest in investing.
• Relevant internship, project, or part-time work experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and sourcing investment ideas.
• Assist in executing due diligence work, including analysis of investment opportunities.
• Support portfolio monitoring and management of existing investments.
• Prepare reports and updates for the investment committee.
• Take meeting minutes for internal and external meetings.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties/projects as needed.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

R

Python

Job description

The Investment Office of the National University of Singapore manages all invested funds of the University. The funds are invested globally across liquid and illiquid asset classes including public equities, fixed income, private equities, hedge funds and real estate. The objective is to provide long term sustainable returns to allow the National University of Singapore to meet its spending needs for current and future generation.

The Investment Office of NUS is recruiting an investment analyst to join our Analyst Program 2026. This is a 2-year program offering the opportunity to learn about asset allocation, different investment strategies in various asset classes, risk management, portfolio management and operations.

Investment Work:

• Assist in researching and sourcing for investment ideas
• Assist in the execution of investment due diligence work, including qualitative and quantitative analysis of prospective investment opportunities, interviewing the managers, reference checks, industry/sector research, preparing recommendation memo and legal documentation review
• Assist in the portfolio monitoring and management of existing investments
• Assist in preparation of reports, presentation or updates to the investment committee, NUS management or other stakeholders
• Assist in taking meeting minutes for internal and external meetings
• Assist with any other ad-hoc duties/projects required by the Investment Office

Requirements

• A degree in any discipline, with strong academic performance. Inquisitive, passion and interest in investing
• Soft-skills: excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, learning agility and teamwork
• Technical skills preferred (Word/Excel/PPT, R or Python, data analysis and visualization)
• Relevant internship, project, or part-time work experience will be an advantage

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore