Career Opportunities: Associate, Private Equity, Direct Investments Group - China (15890)

Location: Beijing

Job Function: Private Equity 

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 15890 

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.

Private Equity (PE)

GIC is a global investment firm and has one of the largest and broadest private equity programmes amongst all institutions.  GIC PE invests across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific in a range of sectors including Healthcare, Consumer, Financial services, Technology, Industrials, Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure. Besides investing through private equity fund managers, GIC PE also invests across the capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt, in secondary PE deals, restructuring & opportunistic credit and special situations. We currently have over 100 active relationships with fund managers and have invested directly in more than 1000 companies globally across multiple sectors.

Direct Investments Group, China

The Direct Investment strategy focuses on direct minority growth investments, as well as buyouts alongside GIC’s fund managers. We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Direct Investments team in Beijing, with a focus on China deals. This will be 3-year fixed-term contract (with full employment terms & benefits).

What will you do in the role?

• Be part of the Direct Investment Group based in Beijing and will report to Vice President/Senior Vice President
• Support the lead Vice President/Senior Vice President in sourcing, evaluating and executing investments in private equity deals in companies
• You will focus on private equity deals; this will entail establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with counterparties, potential and existing investee companies
• You will monitor assigned investments; support assigned GIC representative at investor / board meetings, interact with management and other investors on a regular basis, work on ongoing strategic initiatives in the companies, develop exit plans, etc
• You will be part of special projects as assigned from time to time (example – developing new analytical systems, market mapping of industries, etc)
• As a generalist, the incumbent will have exposure to multiple industries and stages within private equity
• As an integral part of a small team, the Associate will be given as much responsibility as he/she can handle

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Good academic qualifications with 2-3 years of work experience in a top-tier investment bank or PE fund
• Experienced in building financial models for valuations and financial returns analysis
• Strong written and communication skills; good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Experience of working in Asia, and on Chinese deals would be favorably considered
• Ability to work collaboratively in deal teams and assist in managing advisors/due diligence providers
• An MBA is not required; this person is likely to be pre-MBA

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 about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/