Analyst, Infrastructure

Location: 

Sao Paulo, BR

Job Function:  Infrastructure
Job Type:  Permanent
Req ID:  15667

 

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.

 

Infrastructure

We deploy long-term capital through direct, and fund investments across the capital structure to diversify our portfolio. You will help to preserve and enhance the value of our direct equity investments, sitting on company boards and/or working with management teams.

 

The Sao Paulo team was established in 2015, and currently has eight investment professionals. The team is focused on analyzing opportunities in South and Central America, as well as managing the investments made since 2013 in the region. It is integrated into the global team which operates from London, New York, Singapore and Sao Paulo.

 

Illustrative investments include NTS (gas pipeline in Brazil), Isagen (power generation in Colombia), Aegea (water and sanitation in Brazil) and CART/Eixo SP (toll roads in Brazil). GIC Infrastructure approaches investments with a buy and hold perspective and manages assets with a long-term perspective. We have consolidated ourselves as one of the most active investors in the sector and region.

 

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Sao Paulo team as an Analyst. GIC desires to become the leading long term global infrastructure investor and an outstanding career path is available for high performers.

 

What impact can you make in this role

You will be part of a team that invests into infrastructure companies with stable and predictable cash flows, long-term inflation protection and reasonable risk-adjusted returns. 

 

What you will do as an Analyst

  • Play a central role in growing GIC Infrastructure’s portfolio and supporting existing investments in the region.
  • Under the supervision of a SVP/VP/AVP, play an integral role in the full deal lifecycle: deal screening, approvals, execution, asset management and, when appropriate, exits.
  • Take on primary role in the financial modeling of transactions, and deal with senior management and with external advisors and banks.
  • Play a key part in deal screening and appraisal, contributing to transaction documentation, and helping prepare the documentation to support investment decisions to investment committee.
  • Investment focus is likely to be biased towards, but not limited to, the power, midstream, transportation and water utility sectors. No experience in infrastructure sectors is required, but the candidate will be required to conduct financial research on public and private companies for potential acquisitions.
  • The team operates in a flat and meritocratic culture, empowering staff with open communications and robust challenges. Being a team player and interacting with counterparties in a way that builds on our reputation is everyone’s responsibility.

 

What makes you a successful candidate?

  • Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university with coursework emphasizing business administration, economics, accounting, finance, and/or engineering, with graduation between December 2022 and December 2023.
  • Up to 2 years of experience working for a private equity fund, institutional investors, global consulting firms, or for investment banks as part of the M&A advisory or Equity research team. Experience in the infrastructure sector is not required.
  • Strong financial modelling skills are assumed and will be tested. The ability to build models from scratch is required, as well as model review and scenario development.
  • You will be detail-oriented with a hands-on attitude to deal execution and will thrive in a culture of high-expectations and personal responsibility to own the investment.
  • Strong commercial and intellectual curiosity is a requirement to perform well and advance.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Learn More

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

Our PRIME Values

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.