Associate, Private Equity, Special Opportunities Group (Summer 2027 Start - New York)

GIC Private Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 171,100; Full time

Job summary

GIC Private Limited is looking for an Associate in New York, US, within their Private Equity division. You will be involved in both direct investments and co-investments, participating in underwriting processes and developing investment strategies. The role requires 2-4 years of experience in an investment bank or consulting, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in financial modeling. A competitive compensation package includes a base salary range of $135,000 to $171,100 plus performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of work experience at an investment bank, buy‑side firm, or consulting firm.
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in financial modelling.
• Responsible, proactive and intellectually curious.
• Prior experience and/or interest in the investment mandate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the underwriting process for direct investments and co‑investments.
• Participate in all aspects of the underwriting process for fund investments.
• Research and develop investment themes and strategy.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Proficiency in financial modelling

Responsible

Proactive

Intellectually curious

Job description

Location: New York, US

Job Function: Private Equity

Job Type: Permanent

GIC Private Equity

We deploy capital in areas where we can utilise our comparative advantages, namely a long investment horizon, global presence, sector expertise, and skilled, experienced teams.

Special Opportunities Group

The Special Opportunities Group has a global mandate focused on 1) investments that are defensive and uncorrelated in nature, and 2) dislocation-triggered opportunities. These include stressed/distressed debt, real assets, royalties, insurance, structured credit, and opportunistic special situations, amongst others. You will also have the opportunity to help research and develop new investment themes.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that is one of the largest, and most established private equity investors in the world today. As this is a growing strategy for GIC, you will have a unique opportunity to help research and develop investment themes. You will gain broad exposure and work across fund investments, direct investments, and co‑investments. You will handle responsibilities spanning from investment underwriting and selection to meeting and developing relationships with funds and companies.

What will you do as an Associate?

• Direct investments and co‑investments: Participate in all aspects of the underwriting process for direct investments and co‑investments. Due diligence involves evaluating key risk/return drivers, market dynamics, historical and projected financial performance, management teams, capital structures and deal terms.
• Fund investments: Participate in all aspects of the underwriting process for fund investments. Due diligence involves evaluating the fund manager’s strategy, track record, investment and execution capabilities, as well as culture and alignment. It also involves meeting and appraising senior management at top investment firms.
• Research and develop investment themes and strategy.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 2‑4 years of work experience at an investment bank, buy‑side firm, or consulting firm.
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in financial modelling.
• Responsible, proactive and intellectually curious.
• Prior experience and/or interest in the investment mandate is a plus.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results. Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $135,000 and $171,100. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn More

Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/