Associate, Quantitative Strategist, Real Estate

Location:

Singapore, SG

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations worldwide, we invest in more than 40 countries across various asset classes and businesses. As a leading global long-term investor, we work at the point of impact to secure Singapore’s financial future and the communities we invest in globally.

Real Estate
The Real Estate (RE) arm of GIC invests in real estate and real estate-related assets outside of Singapore and has one of the largest and broadest real estate portfolios amongst all institutions.

Our real estate assets cover over 40 countries and span multiple property sectors, including traditional office, retail, residential, industrial, and hospitality; and newer economy sectors such as data centres, life sciences, and healthcare properties. We invest across the real estate capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt. Through active asset management, GIC further generates income, and enhances the market value of its assets through tenant management, market positioning, leasing, and capital improvements.

Investment Insights Group (IIG)

We use advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technological tools to generate insights that drive outstanding investment outcomes for GIC. As a Quantitative Strategist in Real Estate, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing quantitative models and strategies to support our investment decisions. You will work closely with our investment teams to analyze large datasets, apply advanced statistical techniques, and leverage AI to uncover actionable insights. Your work will directly influence our investment strategies and help us stay ahead in a competitive market.

What will you do in this role?

1. Partner with real estate investment teams to understand their data needs and provide quantitative support.
2. Develop and implement quantitative models to analyze real estate market trends, property valuations, and investment opportunities.
3. Utilize advanced statistical techniques, machine learning, and AI to extract insights from large and complex datasets.
4. Create and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate findings and support decision-making processes.
5. Collaborate with data engineers and IT teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility.
6. Stay updated on the latest developments in quantitative finance, real estate markets, and AI technologies.
7. Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

1. An academic degree in fields such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, and Finance with experience in a data-driven professional setting.
2. Experience working with quantitative models, conducting model validation, and performing statistical analysis.
3. Comfortable working with, and combining, disparate and diverse data sources.
4. A strong intuition for analytical methodologies and desire to solve novel technical challenges.
5. Proficiency in the following coding languages – Python, SQL.
6. Positive work attitude, high energy candidates with drive and initiative.
7. Eagerness to learn the RE investment process and willingness to learn other skillsets required for this role, as and when they are required.
8. Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and demonstrate maturity and integrity to interact confidently with senior colleagues.

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.