AVP/VP, Portfolio Manager, Global Macro, Fixed Income and Multi Asset (Singapore Based)

GIC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly qualified Portfolio Manager to join their dynamic Global Macro team. This exciting role involves managing a multi-asset portfolio and generating returns through macro equity investments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in equity portfolio management, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional work. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this role offers the opportunity to influence investment strategies and contribute to the firm's long-term success. Join a forward-thinking environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and make a meaningful impact in the world of finance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive environment

Empowerment to pursue innovative ideas

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in equity portfolio management.
• Strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional work.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio operations and return generation focused on macro equity.
• Collaborate with PM and Macro Research teams to evaluate investment ideas.

Skills

Equity Portfolio Management

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

CFA

Graduate degrees (MS/PhD)

Tools

R

Python

Job description

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

Fixed Income

Our team employs a broad range of investment strategies that span macro, credit, and quantitative investing, including multi-asset, benchmark-agnostic, constrained, indexed, and thematic strategies.

Global Macro (GM)

The GM team manages and takes risks across a broad array of asset classes, including global interest rates, inflation, currency, equity, credit, commodity, and volatility. We identify and invest in long-term, secular themes expected to play out over the medium term, while flexibly adjusting portfolio exposures to respond to shorter-term cyclical forces.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that employs a broad range of investment strategies that span macro, credit, and quantitative investing, including multi-asset, benchmark-agnostic, constrained, indexed, and thematic strategies.

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate to join our Global Macro (GM) team as Assistant Vice President / Vice President, Portfolio Manager, within the Multi-Asset Absolute Return Portfolio (MAARS). This position will be based in our Singapore office.

What will you do as a Portfolio Manager?

• Portfolio management and return generation, with a focus on macro equity across country, sector, style, and thematic investments.
• Perform thorough fundamental analysis to support differentiated views on existing and potential investments.
• Collaborate with other members of the PM team, as well as the Macro Research & Strategy team, to generate and evaluate investment ideas jointly for the team book.
• Help to oversee the day-to-day portfolio operations, including executing trades, managing future rolls and option expirations, approving new products, monitoring positions, and ensuring compliance with investment guidelines.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 6-12 years of experience with a strong track record in equity portfolio management, preferably within a scalable multi-asset portfolio using a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches. Experience in constructing and trading equity thematic baskets is a plus.
• A strong and robust fundamentally driven investment process, with a good understanding of prevalent global macro themes and issues.
• Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional work.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to express investment intuitions and hypotheses through best risk-reward strategy formulation, with due consideration to risk management. Familiarity with portfolio construction methodologies and proficiency in R/Python is a plus.
• A solid team player who possesses strong communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate within and across teams.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields from a leading university. CFA and/or graduate degrees (MS/PhD) would be viewed favorably.

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.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 3-4 days in office and 1-2 days working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

We are 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 Fixed Income Department here:
https://gic.careers/group/fixed-income/