Portfolio Manager, Securities Finance, Balance Sheet Management Group

GIC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC is seeking a Portfolio Manager in New York to lead securities lending and liquid asset financing for the firm’s Total Portfolio. You will manage cross-asset financing, optimise liquidity and expand agency securities lending partnerships within a global sovereign wealth framework.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in buy-side treasury/portfolio finance, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with financing products like stock loan, repo and TRS, with programming experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a buy-side Treasury/Portfolio Finance role or on a relevant financing desk at a global investment bank.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise cross-asset financing activities in the region across synthetic and physical financing transactions.
• Expand the agency securities lending program by engaging with agency lenders, peers and counterparties to source opportunities.
• Contribute to the management of GIC's liquidity portfolio to enhance returns and strengthen liquidity resilience.
• Ensure GIC’s implementation capacity through exposure optimisation strategies or by structuring creative solutions that generate positive balance sheet outcomes for GIC and our counterparties.
• Lead initiatives that expand BMG’s business platform and capabilities, including operating frameworks, technology and systems build.

Skills

Treasury/Portfolio Finance

Python

R

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Stock Loan

Repo

Prime Brokerage

Total Return Swaps

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.

Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group

The Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group (PESG) oversees the end‑to‑end completion and implementation of GIC’s Total Portfolio.

With teams in Singapore, London, and NewYork, PESG provides a full spectrum of services for the Total Portfolio. These include trading, funding and liquidity management, securities lending, portfolio rebalancing, applied quantitative research, and counterparty relationship management. The team also delivers systematic portfolio solutions and innovation, such as portfolio construction techniques and tail‑risk management, to strengthen total portfolio construction and resilience.

Working closely with other investment teams, PESG provides tailored execution solutions and advisory, leveraging market insights, advanced data analytics and technology to ensure investment ideas are implemented with precision to achieve optimal portfolio outcomes.

Through its integrated approach, PESG ensures GIC’s Total Portfolio is managed seamlessly and dynamically to support long‑term capital allocation, risk management, and investment resiliency, all while keeping GIC agile and well positioned to capture opportunities across market cycles.

Balance Sheet Management Group (BMG)

BMG is responsible for managing GIC's Total Portfolio liquidity, funding, and securities finance activities across global markets. We aim to optimise the value of GIC's liquidity and public market assets and seek to preserve and enhance implementation capacity for the GIC Portfolio. We are continually striving to be world-class in terms of our talent, technology platforms, and external relationships.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are currently seeking a Portfolio Manager with a proven track record in securities lending and liquid asset financing to further grow our securities finance capabilities and returns. The role will be based in the New York office. You will be part of a team that seeks to efficiently manage total portfolio liquidity, and to improve asset utilisation for GIC.

What will you do as a Portfolio Manager?

• Oversee and optimise cross-asset financing activities in the region across synthetic and physical financing transactions.
• Expand the agency securities lending program by engaging with agency lenders, peers and counterparties to source opportunities.
• Contribute to the management of GIC's liquidity portfolio to enhance returns and strengthen liquidity resilience.
• Ensure GIC’s implementation capacity through exposure optimisation strategies or by structuring creative solutions that generate positive balance sheet outcomes for GIC and our counterparties.
• Lead initiatives that expand BMG’s business platform and capabilities. These include operating and investment frameworks, technology and systems build etc.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 7+ years of experience in a buy‑side Treasury/Portfolio Finance role or on a relevant financing desk (e.g. Prime Brokerage, Repo, Delta One) at a global investment bank.
• Familiarity with a broad suite of financing and collateral management products such as Stock Loan, Repo, Prime Brokerage and Total Return Swaps as well as relevant documentation.
• Understanding of banks’ prudential regulation and financial resource concepts as they pertain to liquidity and collateral management, as well as usage of derivatives.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; effective in building relationships to positively impact business outcomes.
• Programming skills (Python, R, SQL) would be an advantage.

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.

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 $174,000 and $245,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

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 Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group Department here: https://gic.careers/departments/portfolio-execution-solutions-group/

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long‑term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.