Associate/AVP, Portfolio Manager – Cross Asset

Growth Equity Interview Guide; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Global exposure

Collaborative environment

Values-driven

Job summary

GIC is seeking an Associate/AVP, Portfolio Manager to design and implement systematic portfolio solutions across asset classes, collaborating with a team to enhance robustness and manage relationships with external managers. The role offers opportunities for quantitative research and model development within a leading global investment firm.

You will design models, research macro alpha strategies, and manage multi-asset portfolios while evaluating improvements and maintaining external

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in quantitative research or portfolio management.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income and currency markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• Good quantitative and statistical skills for research and model validation.
• Proficiency in coding with Python or R for model development.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systematic models and portfolio solutions.
• Research and develop macro alpha models using various financial instruments.
• Manage existing multi-asset models and strategies.
• Evaluate and enhance current models for better performance.
• Maintain strategic relationships with external managers.

Skills

Quantitative research

Portfolio management

Statistical analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

The Associate/AVP, Portfolio Manager role at GIC involves designing and implementing systematic portfolio solutions across various asset classes. You will work with a team to enhance portfolio robustness and manage relationships with external managers. This position offers a chance to engage in quantitative research and model development while being part of a leading global investment firm.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement systematic models and portfolio solutions.
• Research and develop macro alpha models using various financial instruments.
• Manage existing multi-asset models and strategies.
• Evaluate and enhance current models for better performance.
• Maintain strategic relationships with external managers.

What You Need

• At least 3 years of experience in quantitative research or portfolio management.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income and currency markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• Good quantitative and statistical skills for research and model validation.
• Proficiency in coding with Python or R for model development.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in English.

What You’ll Love

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to engage with industry leaders globally.
• Flexible work arrangements to balance personal and professional life.
• Be part of a values-driven organization focused on excellence.

About the Firm

• GIC is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world.
• They invest across more than 40 countries and various asset classes.
• GIC has a diverse team of over 2,000 employees worldwide.
• The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies and community impact.