Associate/AVP, External Managers, Portfolio Construction and Risk - Credit (JR16656)

GIC PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in Singapore is seeking to hire an Associate / AVP in the External Managers Department. The role involves conducting due diligence, monitoring hedge fund managers, and performing quantitative analyses to evaluate performance and risks. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of statistics and programming languages. The firm values flexibility, teamwork, and diversity in its workforce, promoting a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of fund allocator, risk management and/or capital market experience.
• Experience analysing and evaluating fixed income and credit securities.
• Strong analytics and ability to gather and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and monitoring of hedge fund managers.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of hedge funds.
• Prepare performance reports for senior management.

Skills

Fund allocation experience

Risk management knowledge

Attention to detail

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS SQL

Python

VBA

R

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.

External Managers Department

We embrace an active investing approach for funds under external management to outperform public market benchmark indices.

What impact can you make in this role?

The External Managers Department identifies and develops relationships with global investment managers to benefit GIC and outperform our benchmarks. We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our team in Singapore. The candidate will be working closely with the investment management team responsible for external managers due diligence, selection, monitoring and portfolio construction. Candidates should have prior work experience in investment management and have basic statistical and technical knowledge.

What will you do as an Associate / AVP?

• Conduct thorough due diligence and monitoring of hedge fund managers and strategies to identify potential risks and mitigants
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the performance and risk of hedge funds and portfolios of hedge funds
• Prepare and interpret comprehensive performance reports and present findings to senior management and investment committees
• Support the team in developing and implementing portfolio construction and risk management frameworks and policies for hedge fund allocation
• Maintain internal databases and create helpful analytical tools

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• At least 3 years of fund allocator, risk management and/or capital market experience
• Experience analysing and evaluating fixed income and credit securities and strategies is a plus
• Attention to detail and interest in hedge fund investing, portfolio construction and risk management
• Strong analytics and ability to gather and interpret data to identify risks in strategies and asset classes
• Knowledge of basic statistics, databases (MS SQL) and programming languages (Python, VBA, R, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey findings to senior stakeholders as well as peers

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 guide 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

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression,, 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

Learn more about our External Managers Department here: https://gic.careers/group/external-managers-department/

To be considered for the role, please submit a formal application through the GIC Careers site at https://careers.gic.com.sg/job-invite/16656/