AVP, Direct Investments Group, Private Equity - Japan focus

GIC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC Private Equity seeks a seasoned investment professional to join the Direct Investments Group (Asia) in Singapore. You will evaluate minority equity, growth capital, buyouts, and structured transactions, while monitoring portfolio companies and guiding exits.

Reporting to the Heads of Direct Investments Group (Asia Hub), you will lead due diligence, pricing, deal structuring, and negotiations, interacting with management, fund managers, and external advisors across Asia.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of work experience in a top-tier investment bank or PE fund.
• Strong commercial judgement and experience in deal execution, diligence and closing in direct investments.
• Able to oversee and work with various counterparties, including internal teams and external advisors.
• Strong written and communication skills and ability to multi-task across multiple transactions.
• Experience/in-terest in Japan deals; business-level Japanese is a plus.
• Cross-border Asia deal experience and sector depth are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Part of the Direct Investments Group based in Singapore and will report to the Heads, Direct Investments Group (Asia Hub).
• Evaluate private investments in minority equity, growth capital, buyouts and structured transactions, plus portfolio monitoring and exits.
• Assist in reviewing, assessing, and executing attractive investment opportunities efficiently and expeditiously.
• Involvement in due diligence processes, pricing, deal structuring, negotiations and legal workstreams.
• Attend board meetings, interact with management and other investors, and develop exit plans.
• Be part of special projects within the firm as assigned.

Skills

Deal execution

Due diligence

Cross-border deals

Portfolio management

Financial analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations 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.

GIC Private Equity (PE)

GIC is a global investment firm and has one of the largest and broadest private equity programmes amongst all institutions. GIC PE invests across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific in a range of sectors including healthcare, consumer, financial services, TMT, industrials, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. GIC PE also invests through private equity fund managers. GIC PE invests across the capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt, besides investing in secondary deals, restructuring & opportunistic credit, and special situations. We currently have over 100 active relationships with fund managers and have invested directly in more than 1000 companies globally across multiple sectors.

GIC Private Equity (PE)

GIC is a global investment firm and has one of the largest and broadest private equity programmes amongst all institutions. GIC PE invests across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific in a range of sectors including healthcare, consumer, financial services, TMT, industrials, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. GIC PE also invests through private equity fund managers. GIC PE invests across the capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt, besides investing in secondary deals, restructuring & opportunistic credit, and special situations. We currently have over 100 active relationships with fund managers and have invested directly in more than 1000 companies globally across multiple sectors.

Direct Investments Group (Asia)

The Direct Investment strategy in GIC Private Equity focuses on sourcing and investing directly in companies via (a) co-bids with private equity fund managers in large growth and buyout transactions; and (b) minority direct investments in founder-owned, corporate- and sponsor-backed companies. We typically take minority positions across a range of equity and equity-like products. The team invests across Asia with a focus on key markets of China, India, Japan, Korea and Australia.

What will you do?

• Part of the Direct Investments Group based in Singapore, and will report to the Heads, Direct Investments Group (Asia Hub)
• Will be involved in evaluating private investments in minority equity, growth capital, buyouts and structured transactions, as well as portfolio monitoring and divestments
• To assist in reviewing, assessing, and executing attractive investment opportunities efficiently and expeditiously
• Involvement in due diligence processes, pricing, deal structuring, negotiations and legal workstreams
• Attend board meetings, interact with management and other investors on a regular basis, work on ongoing strategic initiatives in portfolio companies, and develop exit plans
• Be part of special projects within the firm as assigned from time to time.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Good academic qualifications with at least 4-6 years of work experience in a top-tier investment bank or PE fund
• Strong commercial judgement and experience in deal execution, diligence and closing in direct investments
• Ability to oversee and work with various counterparties, including but not limited to other internal teams (finance, tax, legal, compliance etc.), external advisors and portfolio companies
• Strong written and communication skills; good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task (i.e. simultaneously execute and assist on multiple transactions in addition to portfolio work)
• Ability to work collaboratively in global deal teams
• Experience and/or interest in working on deals in Japan
• Given the nature of the geographic coverage, business level fluency in Japanese would be a requirement
• The following would be viewed favourably:
• Experience in cross-border transactions across Asia
• Deep sector expertise in one or more industries

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. To 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.

Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/