Physical Climate Risk Analyst - Portfolio Impact

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

Job summary

GIC is seeking a Physical Climate Risk Specialist to measure and manage climate risks affecting its investment portfolio. You will apply hazard modelling to build metrics, evaluate models, and generate insights for risk management across geographies and asset classes.

You will work with risk managers and investment teams, contributing to the design of robust risk analytics while staying updated on climate science advances and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of climate modelling and its application to physical risk assessment.
• Familiarity with catastrophe modelling and climate scenario frameworks.
• Strong programming skills and experience with geospatial/climate datasets.

Responsibilities

• Climate risk analysis: assess portfolio exposure to physical climate risk across geographies and asset classes.
• Design, build, and validate metrics, frameworks and methodologies for quantifying physical risk.
• Critically assess third‑party models for scientific robustness and fit for purpose.
• Understand asset value impact and identify assets vulnerable to impairment.
• Collaborate with investment teams to translate risk insights into practical mitigations.

Education

PhD in climate science

Masters in related field

Tools

Python

R

Geospatial tools

Job description

GIC is seeking a Physical Climate Risk Specialist to measure and manage climate risks affecting its investment portfolio. You will apply hazard modelling to build metrics, evaluate models, and generate insights for risk management across geographies and asset classes.

You will work with risk managers and investment teams, contributing to the design of robust risk analytics while staying updated on climate science advances and industry standards.