AVP/VP, Equities, Global Emerging Markets - Investment Analyst 15977

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

Public Equities (EQ)

We generate sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets. Strategies include total return strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative return strategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships with corporates provide us with opportunities to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance.

The Global Emerging Markets team invests in companies operating in Emerging markets. Combining top-down macro views and bottom-up stock analysis, we seek to uncover companies that are exposed to structural emerging market growth drivers. While we cover all emerging markets, we have particularly strong on-the-ground expertise in Latin America, Emerging Europe, and the Middle East, where we have been investing for more than a decade.

We are focused on achieving excellence in equities investment management. We place a high value on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and fostering a dynamic environment where professionals can thrive.

Our ideal professionals can extract deep insights from their universe of companies to inform and shape the broader team's perspective, assisting the team in generating alpha within our mandate.

If you are a passionate about equities investment professional with a passion and willingness to forge a long-term career in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets such as GCC, CEE and South Africa, join us to make a significant impact on our investment strategies and portfolio performance.

What will you do as an EMEA Equities Investment Analyst?

• Sector Coverage: Conduct in-depth primary research to thoroughly understand companies and their capital allocation strategies within several sectors. Provide differentiated insights and recommendations to the portfolio manager to inform investment choices.
• Macroeconomic and Market Assessment: Perform thorough fundamental evaluation of emerging market economies to identify investment opportunities and turning points. Conduct geopolitical assessment to understand and anticipate economic trends, policy changes, and market movements. Utilize both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to evaluate potential investments and formulate actionable insights.
• Investment Strategies: Assist in developing and implementing investment strategies that leverage global macroeconomic themes and trends. Collaborate with the portfolio manager to construct diversified portfolios designed to achieve optimal returns while managing risk.
• Risk Management: Implement robust risk management practices, regularly assessing the risk-reward profile of all investments. Stay vigilant of market conditions, potential risks, and their economic impact on portfolio holdings.
• Collaboration: Work within a highly collaborative global team environment, sharing and absorbing insights that can enhance investment strategies. Thoughtfully participate in regular discussions about market trends and developments, contributing to the collective expertise of our team and company.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Conduct portfolio management activities with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Experience: Minimum five years’ experience in conducting deep-dive investment evaluation in Emerging Markets EMEA equities (such as GCC, CEE, and South Africa), preferably within an institutional investment setting. Existing sectorial expertise would be advantageous.
• Business Insights Skills: Highly proficient in conducting independent detailed fundamental evaluation on businesses. Also, able to articulate the unique advantages and quality of the company’s franchise value, its capital allocation strategies and value creation drivers over the long term. Demonstrated ability to conduct primary research.
• Quantitative Skills: Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to utilize financial modeling and insightful tools to build models for companies on a bottom-up basis.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using advanced financial software and platforms for portfolio management and evaluation. Familiarity with risk management systems and practices.
• Macroeconomic Proficiency: Demonstrated knowledge of selected EMEA countries and the ability to formulate views on economic and geopolitical developments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex investment ideas clearly and effectively. Collaborative mindset with a strong desire to learn from and contribute to a team environment.
• Ethics and Professionalism: Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity. Ability to make sound choices under pressure, maintaining a focus on long-term goals.
• Language Skills: Given the coverage of EMEA markets, business level proficiency in any of the languages used in Emerging Markets EMEA markets would be a plus.

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.