Associate/AVP, Macro Strategist

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Economics & Investment Strategy

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 16374

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.

Economics & Investment Strategy

We manage the Total Portfolio to earn sustainable returns over the long-term, and enable the flexibility to navigate the path over the shorter term.

Macro and Capital Markets

You will help to guide the investment strategy for the total GIC portfolio, improving the risk-adjusted returns by identifying key macro trends and cross-asset market opportunities.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will have the opportunity to develop investment strategies for the Total Portfolio, working closely with senior team members. This is an opportunity to join an experienced macro and markets strategy team that works closely with Senior Management to help to shape the medium-term portfolio allocation.

What will you do as an Associate/AVP, Macro Strategist?

• Conduct research on global macro and market trends
• Generating analysis on topical and thematic macro and market issues
• Working with the senior analysts on the team in providing country macro coverage
• Contribute to the team’s overall investment framework and helping to develop actionable investment recommendations

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 3-5 years experience as an economist or macro analyst
• Self-starter and pro-active in contributing to the team
• Strong analytical and statistical abilities; proficient with MS Office products and databases
• Able to link the dots, with strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Able to work collaboratively and foster internal debate

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

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, 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 grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg 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 Economics & Investment Strategy Department here: https://gic.careers/group/economics-investment-strategy/