AVP/VP, Portfolio Manager - Cross Asset Implementation, Portfolio Engineering & Solutions

GIC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC is seeking a Cross-Asset Implementation Portfolio Manager to design, validate and implement systematic trading strategies across multiple asset classes. The role involves portfolio rebalancing, risk monitoring and close collaboration with researchers, traders and technologists.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in quantitative research, trading or portfolio management, strong knowledge of fixed income and currency markets, and proficiency in Python or R.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in quantitative research, trading and/or portfolio management in macro/cross-asset markets.
• Strong financial knowledge and judgement, including market microstructure understanding (fixed income and currency).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across portfolios and activities.
• Proficiency in R or Python for research, analysis and implementation.
• Clear English communication; able to present strategies and explain ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research to design, enhance and validate medium- to high-capacity systematic trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Advance implementation research and develop solutions for multi-asset strategies and instruments.
• Perform portfolio management tasks including strategy rebalancing, position monitoring and risk management.
• Develop and improve processes for portfolio management and implementation strategy across different instruments and vehicles.
• Collaborate with senior portfolio managers, researchers, trading and technologists to integrate models into production and enhance investment workflows.

Skills

Quantitative research

Portfolio management

English communication

Attention to detail

Financial knowledge

Tools

R

Python

Job description

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

Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group

We have teams in Singapore, London and New York, and we provide a full spectrum of services for the Total Portfolio. These include trading and structured advisory, funding and liquidity management, securities lending, beta management, portfolio rebalancing, applied quantitative research, and counterparty relationship management. We also deliver systematic portfolio solutions and innovation, such as portfolio construction techniques and tail-risk management, to strengthen total portfolio construction and resilience.

Portfolio Engineering & Solutions

You will be part of a team that engineers systematic, cross-asset solutions with a Total Portfolio and ownership mindset. The team comprises Portfolio Construction & Convexity, EQ Solutions, Cross-Asset Solutions and Solutions Research.

What will you do as a Cross-Asset Implementation Portfolio Manager?

• Contribute to research to design, enhance and validate medium- to high-capacity systematic trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Advance implementation research and develop solutions for multi-asset strategies and instruments.
• Perform portfolio management tasks including strategy rebalancing, position monitoring and risk management.
• Develop and improve our processes for portfolio management and implementation strategy across different financial instruments and investment vehicles, ensuring they can scale while maintaining risk controls.
• Work closely with senior portfolio managers, researchers, trading and technologists to integrate models into production and enhance investment workflows and processes.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• At least 3–5 years of experience in quantitative research, trading and/or portfolio management in macro/cross-asset markets.
• Financial knowledge and judgement, including knowledge of market microstructure, with a focus in fixed income and currency markets.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy across different portfolio types and activities.
• Technical and coding skills, including proficiency in R or Python.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, including presenting strategies and explaining ideas coherently.

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.

GIC is 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.

Learn more about our Portfolio Execution and Solutions Group Department here:

https://gic.careers/departments/portfolio-execution-solutions-group/

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.