Analyst/Associate, Capital Markets, Real Estate

GIC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC, a leading sovereign wealth fund, is seeking an Analyst/Associate for the Capital Markets team in Singapore to support financing and capital markets activities across real-estate investments. You will work closely with the investment team and lenders, evaluating financing structures and coordinating documentation and closing processes.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience in real-estate debt financing or related areas, strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel;

Qualifications

• Finance, accounting or banking degree or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in real-estate debt financing or related areas.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office; Bloomberg familiarity advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating financing structures and hedging strategies for new investments and portfolio assets.
• Support negotiation of financing term sheets and credit agreements with lenders; coordinate with external counsel.
• Coordinate transaction execution workstreams: approvals, stakeholder engagement, documentation and closing.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with GIC’s lenders; build new financing partner relationships.
• Monitor financing market developments across sectors and geographies; assess pricing and terms.
• Monitor loan covenants and contribute to leverage reviews for portfolio financing.
• Prepare internal/external presentations, investment papers and financing updates.
• Coordinate internal/external reporting related to financing activities and portfolio leverage.
• Collaborate across teams to support GIC’s investment and portfolio management objectives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Finance/Accounting/ Banking degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

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. As a leading global long‑term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Real Estate

The Real Estate (RE) arm of GIC invests in real estate and real‑estate‑related assets outside of Singapore and has one of the largest and broadest real‑estate portfolios amongst all institutions. Our real‑estate assets cover over 40 countries and span multiple property sectors, including traditional office, retail, residential, industrial, and hospitality; and newer economy sectors such as data centres, life sciences, and healthcare properties. We invest across the real‑estate capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt. Through active asset management, GIC further generates income, and enhances the market value of its assets through tenant management, market positioning, leasing, and capital improvements.

The Capital Markets team is part of the RE team and is responsible for arranging and managing external debt financing globally, together with our joint venture partners (where relevant), for the investments made by RE and infrastructure teams. We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Capital Markets team as an Analyst / Associate in Singapore.

What will you do in this role?

The Analyst/Associate will support financing and capital markets activities across real‑estate investments and portfolio assets, working closely with the investment team and internal stakeholders:

• Assist in evaluating optimal financing structures and hedging strategies for new investments and existing portfolio assets
• Support the negotiation of financing term sheets, credit agreements, and related documentation with lenders, working with external counsel where required
• Coordinate transaction execution workstreams, including internal financing approvals, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and closing processes
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with GIC’s existing panel of lenders, while helping to build relationships with new financing partners
• Monitor financing market developments across assigned sectors and geographies, including lender appetite, pricing trends, structures, and market terms
• Support the monitoring of loan covenants and contribute to regular leverage reviews for portfolio financing arrangements
• Prepare internal and external presentations, investment papers, financing updates, and other materials as required
• Coordinate internal and external reporting related to financing activities, portfolio leverage, and transaction execution
• Work collaboratively across teams to support GIC’s broader investment and portfolio management objectives

What qualifications, skills and traits should you possess in this role?

• Good academic qualifications, preferably in finance, accounting, banking, or a related discipline
• Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience in real‑estate debt financing, loan syndication, debt capital markets, structured finance banking, or equivalent areas
• Good understanding of financing structures, credit documentation, and capital markets dynamics
• Strong quantitative, financial modelling, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financing concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Good presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Bloomberg would be advantageous
• Ability to think critically, synthesize information, identify key issues, and support practical recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player who works effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Results‑oriented, committed to quality outcomes, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities
• Business‑level fluency in Mandarin, Japanese, and/or Korean would be an added advantage for this role

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward‑looking to attract the right people to help us become the leading global long‑term investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams – be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day‑to‑day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in‑person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Real‑Estate Department here: https://gic.careers/group/real-estate/

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values‑driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviours, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long‑term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.