Investment Strategist, Economics & Investment Strategy

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Economics & Investment Strategy

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 16373

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.

Economics & Investment Strategy

We manage the Total Portfolio to earn sustainable returns over the long-term, and enable the flexibility to navigate the path over the shorter term.

Macro and Capital Markets

You will help to guide the investment strategy for the total GIC portfolio, improving the risk-adjusted returns by identifying key macro trends and cross-asset market opportunities.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will have the opportunity to develop new investment strategies for the Total Portfolio, working closely with senior team members on public markets across both equities and fixed income. This is an opportunity to join an experienced macro investment team that works closely with Senior Management and helps to shape the medium-term portfolio allocation.

What will you do as an Investment Strategist?

• Develop investment strategies for public markets including equities and fixed income
• Build and refine frameworks for assessing scenario returns across fundamental, valuation and technical perspectives
• Conduct macro-oriented market research, building and maintaining risk and return models, and monitoring markets
• Design investment strategies to capture structural trends and themes

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 6 - 8 years' investment experience analysing equity markets, preferably in a cross-asset role
• Experience conducting macro market research, and generating investment ideas across asset classes
• Direct experience in testing market and economic variables, and building top-down market models
• Strong analytical abilities, proficient with MS office products, market data services (e.g. Bloomberg, Datastream, etc.). R/python experience a plus
• A solid understanding of fundamental investment concepts and return drivers, sound economic and market judgment, and an ability to anticipate key issues that will impact the portfolio
• Able to formulate independent views and investment recommendations
• Good interpersonal skills. Able to work collaboratively and foster internal debate

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

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do 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 that 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. Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Economics & Investment Strategy Department here: https://gic.careers/group/economics-investment-strategy/