Associate, Physical Climate Risk Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GIC is seeking an Associate, Physical Climate Risk Specialist to assess and manage climate-related risks across its investment portfolio. You will analyze hazards, develop metrics, and quantify potential impacts to asset values and returns.

Collaborate with investment teams, stay current with climate science and regulatory requirements, and explore AI tools to enhance risk analysis. The role requires strong quantitative skills and advanced degrees, with the ability to communicate complex

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in climate science, geophysics, mathematics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of climate modeling and physical risk assessment.
• Experience with catastrophe modeling and climate scenario frameworks.
• Programming skills in Python or R; ability to explain complex concepts to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Analyze GIC’s portfolio for physical climate risks like floods and wildfires.
• Develop metrics and methodologies to quantify these risks.
• Evaluate third-party models for scientific accuracy and relevance.
• Assess how physical risks impact asset values and returns.
• Support investment teams in understanding and managing these risks.
• Stay updated on climate science and regulatory requirements.
• Explore AI tools to enhance climate risk analysis.

Skills

Quantitative

Python or R

Climate modeling

Communication

Education

MSc/PhD in climate science/geophysics/mathematics

Tools

Catastrophe modeling

AI tools

Job description

Associate, Physical Climate Risk Specialist

GIC is looking for a Physical Climate Risk Specialist to help assess and manage the risks climate change poses to their investment portfolio. In this role, you’ll analyze various climate hazards and develop methodologies to quantify risks. You’ll collaborate with investment teams to provide insights and recommendations, ensuring GIC’s strategies are informed by rigorous data-driven analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze GIC’s portfolio for physical climate risks like floods and wildfires.
• Develop metrics and methodologies to quantify these risks.
• Evaluate third-party models for scientific accuracy and relevance.
• Assess how physical risks impact asset values and returns.
• Support investment teams in understanding and managing these risks.
• Stay updated on climate science and regulatory requirements.
• Explore AI tools to enhance climate risk analysis.

What You Need

• Masters or Doctorate in climate science, geophysics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of climate modeling and physical risk assessment.
• Familiarity with catastrophe modeling and climate scenario frameworks.
• Strong quantitative and programming skills, especially in Python or R.
• Knowledge of AI tools and interest in applying them to risk analysis.
• Experience in climate risk analysis in finance or asset management is a plus.
• Good communication skills to explain complex concepts to non-specialists.

What You’ll Love

• Work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on investment strategies.
• Flexible work arrangements to balance personal and professional life.
• Access to a wealth of resources and industry knowledge.

About the Firm

• GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds.
• They invest globally across various asset classes and businesses.
• The firm values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity.
• GIC focuses on long-term investment strategies for sustainable growth.