Associate/AVP, Transaction Manager, Private Equity

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.

The Private Equity Transaction Management team project manages all Private Equity strategy deal closings while also leveraging data and emerging technology to provide actionable insights to GIC's investment teams globally. As part of their mandate, the team leads key initiatives, oversees the development and implementation of business infrastructural plans and operating models needed to scale GIC’s investments, and works closely with other lines of business, senior executives, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The number of strategies covered by the Transaction Management team, as well as the significant deal flow, requires extreme attention to detail, analytical reasoning, as well as elite organizational, time-management, communication and intrapersonal skills. As this role will be based in San Francisco and represents an expansion of the team's footprint in the Americas, this role also requires a general understanding of the alternative investment sector, venture capital, corporate finance, legal documentation and fund market standards.

Altogether, these are vital to be effective in dealing with the complex nature of the deals and short timelines.

What will you do as an Assistant Vice President, Transaction Manager?

• Lead private equity and venture deal closings with internal stakeholders (e.g., investment teams, legal, tax, finance and accounting);
• Collaborate and project manage deal related matters such as closing timelines, corporate actions, and document management to ensure deals are initiated, negotiated, and closed in alignment with GIC’s strategic interests;
• Be a main point of contact for external counterparties such as counsels, custodians and administrative agents for KYC / AML clearances, and query resolution;
• Facilitate transaction document review by ensuring receipt of all relevant materials and reviewing / delegating /negotiating items from the issues list;
• Go-to operational resource for all process queries or application of processes / policies across front/ middle/back office;
• Drive departmental initiatives to further harmonize and streamline deal-related workflows across internal and international silos;

• Opportunistic ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Transaction Management Team;
• Work closely with the Transaction Management Team in New York and provide coverage to their corresponding strategies.

What skills or qualifications should you possess in this role?

• 5 – 7 years’ support experience in investment documentation / structuring and operations, preferably with a top investment / asset management firm;
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, cross-regional multicultural environment;
• General familiarity of the investment sector and general knowledge of private sector investing;
• Awareness of documentation, company secretarial practices, financial, legal and reputational risks, as well as the complexities of private equity and venture capital transactions;
• Appreciation of the commercial, regulatory environment for private sector transactions;
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and reasoning skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deals at any given time;
• A considerate self-starter who works well with minimal oversight.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

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 $150,000 and $180,000.  Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/departments/private-equity/