Location: Singapore
Job Function: Sustainability Office
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 15860
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.
Sustainability Office (SO)
The Sustainability Office at GIC is at the forefront of driving sustainability initiatives. We conduct sustainability-related investment research, develop investment strategies to address sustainability issues that have a significant impact on the overall GIC portfolio, and design cutting-edge integration tools that enable us to identify, measure and effectively manage sustainability-related investment risks and opportunities.
What will you do as an Associate/AVP, Sustainable Investment Strategy Analyst?
- Conduct fundamental research and analysis on sector, market and technology trends to identify sustainability alpha opportunities at the right scale
- Support the development of frameworks and methodologies for sustainable investment strategy design and implementation
- Collaborate with investment teams to tailor sustainable investment strategies for different asset classes with the objective to improve risk-adjusted returns and uncover value creation opportunities
- Evaluate company transition plans and country-sector transition pathways to inform transition investment and engagement strategies
- Systematically landscape and compare sustainable investment strategies and methodologies in the industry and at peer institutions through desktop research and primary interviews
- Drive internal initiatives on sustainability integration and climate risks and opportunities for portfolio companies (e.g. Negative Screening, Active Engagement, Proxy Voting)
- Design and manage internal databases to measure, track and categorise sustainable investment trends and resources
- Provide support on ad hoc research, duties and projects as needed
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Bachelor’s degree or above; preferred background in Finance, Economics, Sustainability/Climate or related fields
- 3-6 years of professional experience in the financial industry and/or sustainability-related roles
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with a proven track record of conducting structured, rigorous, and insightful sustainable investment research
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise investment insights. Experience in presenting to diverse audiences is a plus
- Self-starter with project management experience and ability to independently coordinate multiple stakeholders to drive results against project timelines
- Data analytics and statistical modelling skills preferred but not required
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
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.
