Associate, Real Estate, Asia Strategic Investments - Equity focus

GIC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC in Singapore is looking for a candidate to join the investment team focused on executing and managing various investment opportunities. This role will involve screening and evaluating investments, developing financial models, and supporting deal execution from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, have 2-4 years of experience in relevant fields, and demonstrate excellent communication and critical thinking abilities. GIC is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in banking, investment, or asset management.
• Excellent quantitative and financial modeling skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate investment opportunities through market research.
• Develop and maintain financial models.
• Support deal execution end-to-end.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Good academic qualifications

Job description

You will be joining ASIG, which has a pan-Asia real estate investment mandate, based in Singapore. The team invests across the capital stack via a broad range of products and structures (including equity, credit, funds & co-investments, secondaries, special situations, structured investments, platforms and corporate-style investments). This role is part of the junior resource pool and will assist in executing and managing equity, funds, co-investments, platform and corporate investments.

What will you do in this role?

• Screen and evaluate investment opportunities through market research, financial analysis, investment feasibility, and making recommendations to senior members of the team
• Take ownership to develop and maintain financial models to underwrite deals
• Support deal execution end-to-end, including internal approvals, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, documentation, and closing
• Monitor markets to identify and assess industry trends and developments that inform investment underwriting and portfolio construction
• Monitor and help strengthen the performance of the overall portfolio and specific investments, including regular review against underwriting and budget
• Engage with third-party managers, counterparties, and intermediaries through underwriting and ongoing monitoring
• Assist in formulating, researching, and preparing papers for new investment themes and strategies
• Support senior team members in business development and relationship building, including sourcing and performing due diligence on prospective managers

What qualifications, skills and traits should you possess in this role?

• Good academic qualifications with two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience in banking, investment, and/or asset management
• Excellent quantitative and financial modelling skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to unpack complex situations and identify nuances, think creatively, synthesize information, and distil these into clear messages
• Strong critical thinking, a curiosity to keep learning, and a solution-oriented approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player
• Committed to delivering quality outcomes and thriving in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer and does 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 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. If adjustments need to be made due to a disability, please email [e-mail].