Location: Singapore
Job Function: Sustainability Office
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 16888
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 is a centre of excellence for sustainable investing practices that drives GIC’s focus on this area as an enterprise priority. The Office is responsible for (i) partnering with GIC’s investment teams to integrate sustainability-related considerations in the investment process through the co-development of methodologies, tools, and frameworks, (ii) conducting industry-leading sustainability research that informs the firm’s view on financial materiality and direction on sustainability-themed investing, (iii) defining GIC’s public stance on sustainable investing and the metrics used to measure the sustainability performance of the portfolio, and (iv) providing trusted advice to GIC’s clients to support their sustainable investing strategy. These responsibilities are executed in close collaboration with asset class department-level sustainability experts, and with middle office and corporate services leaders.
What will you do as an Associate/AVP, Total Portfolio Sustainability Investment Research & Strategy?
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Conduct thematic/macro research: Perform in-depth investment research on sustainability issues such as climate change, nature, water, biodiversity, supply chains, labor management, and corporate governance. Evaluate their macroeconomic and investment implications and establish the firm’s view on these matters.
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Collaborate with investment teams: Partner with top-of-the-house investment teams to develop comprehensive sustainability integration frameworks, methodologies, tools, and analytics for the total portfolio.
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Analyse sustainability policy developments: Track sustainability-related policy changes for 1-2 major countries, analyzing their macroeconomic and market impacts, and generating investment insights for senior management and investment teams.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Professional experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in conducting macro and/or thematic research across various asset classes. Experience with multi-asset allocation is highly regarded.
- Educational background: Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in finance, economics, statistics, sustainability/climate, or related fields
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Analytical and technical skills: Strong quantitative analytical abilities, statistical/econometric skills, proficient in macroeconomic analysis, and adept at systematic investment research. Expertise in R/Python, MS Office products, and market data services (e.g., Refinitiv, Bloomberg, and/or Factset).
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Connecting dots: Ability to synthesize information across sustainability issues, the real economy, and financial markets to produce differentiated investment insights.
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Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through research notes, publications, and presentations.
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Collaborative mindset: Demonstrated ability to engage proactively with key internal stakeholders and external partners to build consensus on critical sustainability investment initiatives.
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Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively and independently.
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 Sustainability Office Department here:
https://gic.careers/departments/sustainability-office/
