AVP, Private Equity, Direct Investments Group

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.
     

GIC Private Equity
We deploy capital in areas where we can utilize our comparative advantages, namely, a long investment horizon, global presence, sector expertise, as well as skilled, and experienced teams.

Direct Investments Group (North America)
The Direct Investment Group makes large investments directly into leading companies across different sectors. The group focuses on sourcing and investing both independently and alongside other private equity sponsors. The Direct Investment Group typically invests in mid- to large-cap businesses with established market presence and cash flows, with opportunities to improve performance through a variety of operational and growth initiatives. Notable investments include Ancestry.com, Copeland, Medline, Refinitiv, PetSmart, Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), and Veritext.

Our team consists of over 20 investment professionals and is based in New York and San Francisco.

What impact can you make in this role?
You will be part of a team that is one of the largest, and most established private equity investors in the world today.  

What will you do as an AVP?

• Play a key role in growing GIC Direct Investment Group’s on-the-ground presence in North America and for further developing the pipeline of investments and portfolio of assets in the region.
• Take charge of the full deal lifecycle: originating and executing investment opportunities, managing deal teams, and managing liaison with partners and external advisors.
• Lead deal appraisal, negotiating transaction documentation, and presenting investment decisions to investment committee.
• Beyond investment approval, you will take an active role in monitoring portfolio companies, including attending board meetings and reporting on investment progress.
• The team operates in a flat and meritocratic culture - empowering junior staff and thriving on the hands-on involvement of the senior team members.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university; MBA helpful but not required.
• 4 to 7 years of total finance experience, including at least 2 years working for a private equity fund.
• Maturity, presence, strong organization and verbal communication skills are critical due to the exposure and close interaction with senior members of investment team and senior executives.
• A strong investment track record and experience with managing operational assets.
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on attitude to deal execution.
• Team player, self-starter, able to work independently and with little supervision.

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.

GIC is a Great Place to Work 
At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which employees spend 4 days in office and 1 day working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

We are 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.
 

Compensation
Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results. Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $175,000 and $235,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn More
Learn more about our Infrastructure Department here: https://gic.careers/group/infrastructure-department/