AVP, External Managers – Credit Investing Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Hybrid in-office/remote

Job summary

GIC seeks an AVP, External Managers – Credit Investing Strategy to evaluate hedge fund managers, assess risk, and help construct resilient portfolios. You’ll work with senior investment professionals on macro, fixed income and credit strategies.

The role emphasizes analytics, reporting, and tool development, with hands-on work in SQL, Excel, and Python. A passion for hedge fund investing and strong communication are essential in a dynamic, flexible in-office/remote environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in fund allocation or investment risk management.
• Experience in analyzing funds and investment strategies.
• Strong interest in hedge fund investing and knowledge of major strategies.
• Familiarity with fixed income, currencies, credit, and commodities.
• Understanding of investment performance and risk measures.
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL, Excel, and programming languages like Python.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly.
• Critical thinking skills to challenge assumptions and narratives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hedge fund managers and strategies to make allocation recommendations.
• Monitor manager performance and identify changes in risk.
• Analyze how strategies contribute to overall portfolio performance.
• Help develop portfolio construction and risk management frameworks.
• Build and enhance analytical tools and reports.
• Collaborate with other investment professionals on decision-making.

Skills

Fund allocation

Investment risk management

Hedge fund investing knowledge

Python

SQL

Excel

Communication

Critical thinking

Fixed income exposure

Tools

MS SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

AVP, External Managers – Credit Investing Strategy

The AVP role at GIC focuses on constructing and managing hedge fund portfolios, particularly in macro, fixed income, and credit strategies. You’ll assess managers, analyze performance, and contribute to risk management decisions. This position offers a chance to work with leading investment strategies and engage with senior professionals in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate hedge fund managers and strategies to make allocation recommendations.
• Monitor manager performance and identify changes in risk.
• Analyze how strategies contribute to overall portfolio performance.
• Help develop portfolio construction and risk management frameworks.
• Build and enhance analytical tools and reports.
• Collaborate with other investment professionals on decision-making.

What You Need

• 4 to 6 years of experience in fund allocation or investment risk management.
• Experience in analyzing funds and investment strategies.
• Strong interest in hedge fund investing and knowledge of major strategies.
• Familiarity with fixed income, currencies, credit, and commodities.
• Understanding of investment performance and risk measures.
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL, Excel, and programming languages like Python.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly.
• Critical thinking skills to challenge assumptions and narratives.

What You’ll Love

• Work with top hedge fund managers and innovative investment strategies.
• Gain experience across various alternative investment strategies.
• Engage in meaningful discussions with senior management.
• Develop analytical tools that improve investment decisions.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with a mix of in-office and remote work.

About the Firm

• GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds.
• They invest globally across various asset classes and businesses.
• GIC has a strong focus on sustainable, risk-adjusted returns.
• The firm values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity.