Associate - Investment Group Office

GenZero; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic investment platform in Singapore is seeking an Associate to support the Investment Group Office. This role involves enhancing investment workflows, preparing performance reports, and conducting industry research. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in business or finance, and strong analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to sustainability and decarbonisation efforts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or accounting advisory services.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• High level of professionalism and personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support investment workflows and portfolio reporting processes.
• Prepare investment performance reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct industry research to refine investment strategies.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Research

Ownership of tasks

Fast-paced adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or related field

Job description

GenZero is an investment platform company focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. Founded by Temasek, we seek to deliver positive climate impact alongside long-term sustainable financial returns by investing in opportunities with the potential to be nurtured into impactful and scalable solutions.

Driven by a common purpose to decarbonise for future generations, we recognise the need for a holistic and integrated approach to achieve a net zero world. At GenZero, we adopt a flexible investment approach across three focus areas to drive climate impact: (i) nature-based solutions that help protect and restore our natural ecosystems while benefiting local communities and biodiversity; (ii) technology-based solutions that deliver deep decarbonisation impact; and (iii) carbon ecosystem enablers which refer to companies and solutions that support the development of an effective, efficient, and credible carbon ecosystem.

For more information on GenZero, visit www.genzero.co.

We are seeking to hire an Associate to support the Investment Group Office in investment strategy, performance reporting and cross-functional projects. The individual should be highly motivated, possess sound judgement and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavours. This role offers the unique opportunity to join a fast-growing and dynamic organisation in Singapore.

Responsibilities

Investment Group Office

• Support the investment group through proactive management and continual enhancement of investment workflows and quarterly portfolio reporting processes
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reporting of investment performance, projections and ongoing developments for Temasek and other stakeholders (ministries, agencies, board directors etc)
• Prepare regular updates to senior stakeholders (IC, Board, shareholders) with regards to investment group activities, investment strategy and other key portfolio developments

Portfolio construction & Investment Strategy

• Perform industry research and analysis to support refinement of investment strategy or development of new investment strategies
• Support the calibration of portfolio allocation across different investment pillars (nature, technology, and carbon markets), modalities (equity, projects, funds), geographies and project type based on dynamic view of investment pipeline, projected returns and direct climate impact
• Perform portfolio simulations and analysis of potential impact of market changes (interest rates, carbon pricing etc) and other idiosyncratic developments on portfolio returns / climate impact generated

Cross-functional projects

• Work closely with other corporate departments on cross-functional projects

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in in-house strategy, consulting or accounting advisory services
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance and/or engineering or a related field
• Analytical problem-solver who takes initiative and ownership of tasks
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong research and due diligence capabilities
• High level of professionalism and personal integrity
• Advantageous to have a strong interest in the area of sustainability and topics relating to carbon markets, nature-based solutions and technology-based solutions for decarbonisation

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