Assoc/AVP, Investment Risk, Public Equities

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Risk & Performance Management Department

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 16108

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.

Risk and Performance Management Department

We work collaboratively across teams to help guard against blind spots and ensure that all relevant risks are considered and duly addressed.

Investment Risk & Performance

The Investment Risk & Performance (IRP) team is responsible for improving the efficiency of risk-taking and providing an independent assessment of the risk and performance of various portfolios across GIC for the senior management of GIC. You will provide an independent and objective view of investment risk and performance drivers of GIC’s active strategies.

What will you do as an Assoc/AVP, Investment Risk, Public Equities?

• Portfolio Risk and Performance Assessment: Providing CRO, Group CIO and the Strategy CIO with an assessment of the risk and performance drivers of the public equity strategies to support them in portfolio construction, capital allocation and ensuring that the risk of the strategy is appropriately managed. Such assessment includes:
  • Developing portfolio analytics across a range of qualitative and quantitative performance and risk metrics, including stress testing and scenario analysis;
  • Participate in discussions with the investment team regarding any investment risk issues;
  • Monitoring and reviewing the strategy’s investment activities;
  • Monitoring developments in the market and assessing the potential implications of such developments on the strategy.
• Product Assessment: Evaluating the investment risk of new products that the strategy is contemplating. Such evaluation is provided to the CRO to ensure that the risk of such new products is properly identified, authorized to be undertaken by the investment team, and that GIC is sufficiently compensated for the risk to be undertaken.
• Risk Governance: Developing, implementing and reviewing frameworks and policies on the management of investment risk.
• Deal Evaluation: Providing an independent assessment of the risk-reward of large deals to the CRO, in support of the Group Executive Committee’s evaluation of the deal.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ of experience in an analytical or investment related role.
• BSc or MSc in Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting or a quantitatively inclined field.
• Strong analytical background and genuine interest in problem solving. Broad interest in financial markets and investments.
• Persuasive communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, market views and technical topics.
• Good team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to constantly learn and upgrade your knowledge base and skillset.

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.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Risk & Performance Management Department here: Risk & Performance Management.