Associate, Equities, Global Income Equities and Equities Sustainability, Investment Analyst

Location: Singapore, SG
Job Function: Public Equities
Job Type: Contract
Req ID: 16398

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.

Public Equities (EQ)
We generate sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets. Strategies include total return strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative return strategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships with corporates provide us with opportunities to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance.

The Global Income Equities (GIE) runs an absolute return portfolio which invests in companies with strong or growing free cashflows, solid balance sheets and management teams focused on shareholder returns. The EQ Sustainability Team runs Developed Market and Emerging Market Climate Transition portfolios benchmarked to low carbon indices. Both the GIE team and the EQ Sustainability team are headed by EQ’s Head of Research.

We are focused on achieving excellence in equities investment management. We place a high value on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and fostering a dynamic environment where investment professionals can thrive. Our ideal investment professionals can extract deep insights from their universe of companies to inform and shape the broader team's perspective, assisting the team in generating alpha within our mandate. If you are a driven equities investment professional with a passion and willingness to develop your expertise in investing in equities, join us to make a significant impact on our investment strategies and portfolio performance.

What will you do as an Equities Investment Analyst?
The position will report directly to EQ’s Head of Research.

1. Company analysis: Employ intensive, bottom-up fundamental research across a broad range of sectors to drive the investment process which will help form differentiated views. Build models at the industry and company level. Formulate investment ideas, conduct financial modeling and valuation analysis, write up investment theses and discuss findings with colleagues on companies appropriate for the GIE and Climate Transition portfolios.
2. Risk Management: Implement robust risk management practices, regularly assessing the risk-reward profile of all investments. Stay vigilant regarding market conditions, potential risks, and their economic impact on portfolio holdings.
3. Collaboration: Work within a highly collaborative global team environment, sharing and absorbing insights that can enhance investment strategies. Actively participate in regular discussions about market trends and developments, contributing to the collective expertise of our team and company. Build strong trusting relationships internally with colleagues and externally with company management teams.
4. Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Conduct portfolio management activities with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

1. Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in deep-dive investment analysis in Equities, preferably within an institutional investment setting.
2. Passion & Alignment: Passion for equity investing and philosophical alignment with the team’s approach. Desire to succeed in an intellectually intense environment. Possess scholarly curiosity, a passion for creative analysis, and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to think broadly and creatively about a range of strategic issues affecting a business.
3. Quantitative Skills: Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to utilize financial modeling and analytical tools to build models for companies on a bottom-up basis. Excel proficiency is expected.
4. Independent thinking: Unconventional and independent thinking. Willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Comfortable with taking well-reasoned contrarian views when appropriate. Openness to changing your mind when investment theses do not play out as anticipated.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex investment ideas clearly and effectively. Collaborative mindset with a strong desire to learn from and contribute to a team environment. Receptiveness to constructive feedback and willingness to engage in reasoned debate with colleagues.
6. Ethics and Professionalism: Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, maintaining a focus on long-term objectives.

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 and 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 Public Equities Department here: https://gic.careers/group/public-equities/