Principal, Investment Office

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a candidate to lead investments and portfolio management across various asset classes. The ideal applicant has over 10 years of investment experience and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office is essential. This position offers a chance to contribute to the university's financial goals while maintaining high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of work experience, preferably relevant experience in investment.
• CFA Charterholder preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and sourcing for investment ideas.
• Drive execution of due diligence process.
• Portfolio monitoring and management of existing investments.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals and updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties/projects required by the Investment Office.

Skills

Investment experience

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in business, finance, accounting, economics, computer science, humanities, data science, law, communication

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Investment Office of the National University of Singapore manages all invested funds of the University. The funds are invested globally across liquid and illiquid asset classes including public equities, fixed income, private equities, hedge funds and real estate. The objective is to provide long term sustainable returns to allow the National University of Singapore to meet its spending needs for current and future generation.

Job Purpose:

Lead investments and portfolio management across a diversified set of asset classes, including public equities, private equity, hedge funds, credit, real estate, and infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead research and sourcing for investment ideas
• Drive execution of due diligence process
• Portfolio monitoring and management of existing investments
• Prepare and present reports, proposals and /or updates to the investment committee, NUS management and/or other stakeholders
• Assist and participate with any other ad-hoc duties/projects required by the Investment Office

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• At least 10 years of work experience, preferably relevant experience in investment
• Bachelor degree or higher in business, finance, accounting, economics, computer science, humanities, data science, law, communication.
• Passion and interest in investing
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsInquisitive
• High attention to details
• High ethical and professional standards
• Team player – can work effectively as part of a team
• Proficient in Bloomberg, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• CFA Charterholder preferred

The level will commensurate with the experience, skills that the candidate brings to the position.