Analyst/Associate, Real Estate, Investments - Korea

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 Real Estate
We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.
 
Real Estate Investments
You will invest with scale across sectors, regions, and capital stack to generate alpha through our in-house investment, and asset management capabilities.
 
What impact can you make in this role?
You will be part of a team that ranks among the top global real estate investment firms, and handles a multi-billion-dollar Real Estate portfolio globally.
 
What will you do as an Analyst/Associate?
•Assist with evaluating, underwriting, and closing real estate transactions in Korea across the capital structure (private, public equity and debt)
•Take on a primary role in financial modelling and analysis (including understanding financing, structuring, and tax issues)
•Assist in conducting market research and due diligence to build conviction on a sector or investment theme
•Assist in the preparation of approval papers for submission to Senior Investment staff
•Participate in the management and oversight of a multi-billion dollar real estate portfolio, which involves developing any asset enhancement plans, executing the business plans, being the point-of-contact with external partners, etc. 
•Opportunity to participate in various strategy meetings at the regional and/ or global GIC Real Estate portfolio level and support the team in preparing any relevant materials
 
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? 
•Minimum 2-3 years of relevant working experience in investment management. Exposure to the Korea real estate investing market will be advantageous.
•Strong analytical skills with attention to details and be able to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
•Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, generate ideas and execute solutions
•Strong financial acumen and understanding of financial principles and ability to run financial feasibilities/ scenarios  
•Strong communication skills with partners, service providers and team members across functions
•Possess intellectual curiosity to explore new strategies and solutions to enhance property value and performance
•Good team player with the ability to be self-directed and work independently
•Bilingual in Korean and English.
 
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.
 
Learn more about our Real Estate Department here:
https://gic.careers/group/real-estate/