Location: Singapore
Job Function: Risk & Performance Management Department
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 17019
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.
Risk and Performance Management Department
We work collaboratively across teams to help guard against blind spots and ensure that all relevant risks are considered and duly addressed.
Investment Risk & Performance
You will be part of a team that provides an independent and objective assessment of investment risk and performance drivers of GIC’s active strategies.
What will you do as an Assoc/AVP, Investment Risk?
- Identify, measure and monitor risks and ensure that concentration across various dimensions are properly managed
- Understand the linkages between performance, risk and exposures and consider their application to the GIC portfolio and the relevant asset class
- Gain an appreciation of risk methodologies and risk management policies and their application to the GIC portfolio and the relevant asset class
- Keep abreast of market developments and in turn assess the potential impact to our investments
- Independently assess the risk-reward of large deals using qualitative and quantitative measures
- Present analysis and communicate assessment of strategy risk-reward to key stakeholders
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ of experience in an analytical or investment related role
- BSc or MSc in Economics, Finance, Financial Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting or a quantitatively inclined field
- Strong analytical background and genuine interest in problem solving. Broad interest in financial markets and investments
- Persuasive communicator with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, market views and technical topics
- Good team player in a fast-paced environment
- Desire to constantly learn and upgrade your knowledge base and skillset
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
Learn more about our Risk & Performance Management Department here: https://gic.careers/group/risk-performance-management/
