Analyst, Infrastructure

Location: 

Sao Paulo, BR

Job Function:  Infrastructure
Job Type:  Permanent
Req ID:  16468

 

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 private and public equity investments, working with top management teams and board of directors. 

 

The Sao Paulo team was established in 2015, and currently has nine 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 Aegea (water and sanitation in Brazil), CART/Eixo SP (toll roads in Brazil), V.tal (fiber optics in Brazil), Neoenergia Transmission (power transmission in Brazil), NTS (gas pipeline in Brazil) and Isagen (power generation in Colombia), amongst others. GIC Infrastructure approaches investments with a buy and hold perspective and manages assets with a long-term perspective. We focus on minority / co-control investments alongside industrial and financial partners and 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, reasonable risk-adjusted returns and strong impact to local economies. 

 

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 the senior team, 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, deal with senior management, external advisors and banks.
•    Play a key part in deal screening and appraisal, contributing to transaction analysis, 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, digital infrastructure 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. Graduation date between June 2024 and June 2025.
•    Previous experience working for a private equity fund, institutional investors, or for investment banks as part of the M&A advisory or Equity research team. Experience in the infrastructure sector is not required.
•    Outstanding 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.
 
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 at least 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.

 

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.