Location: Singapore
Job Function: Investment Services Private Markets
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 17006
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.
Investment Services Private Market Department (ISPVM)
The Investment Services Private Markets Department is responsible for investment services for the private market across the GIC group. It is responsible for providing deal structuring and closing, portfolio monitoring, valuation, portfolio finance, investment operations, tax, data management services, in the execution of private market investments in Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Credits and Infrastructure.
Alternative Investment Operations
You play a vital role in delivering investment operation across multiple asset classes, including controllership and special purpose vehicle management for GIC’s investments.
What impact can you make in this role?
You will be part of a team that is an integrated investment service team that partners the business in providing services to support private markets investment.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Alternative Investment Operation as an Associate. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to support finance operations throughout the investment’s life cycle.
What will you do as an Associate?
- Process daily transactions and funding requirements, ensuring timely updates of relevant data and entries in the accounting and management systems.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including updating investment fair values based on external financial information.
- Prepare accounting reconciliations, review investment holding company accounts, and liaise with external auditors.
- Coordinate corporate secretarial matters related to investment holding companies.
- Support monitoring of operational processes, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
- Contribute to the implementation of internal policies and guidelines, with emphasis on automation and process redesign to enhance efficiency.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CA or CPA is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within the finance, accounting, private equity, or real estate sectors.
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to task execution.
- Demonstrates sound risk awareness and the ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making.
- Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders.
- Possesses robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with structured reasoning to identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and experienced in the use of accounting software systems.
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.
Learn more about our Investment Services Private Markets Department here: https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-private-markets/
