AVP, Portfolio Finance Analytics, Global Investment Services
Singapore, SG
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 Global Investment Services (GIS)
The Global Investment Services (GIS) Department provides strategic investment services and financial management for the Public and Private Markets within the GIC group. Leveraging data and emerging technologies, the department oversees the development and implementation of business infrastructural plans and operating models to scale GIC’s investments globally. We manage deal structuring, due diligence and closing, asset and portfolio monitoring, financial operations across GIC’s assets, as well as tax structuring, corporate holding structures, valuations, and financial reporting.
Portfolio Investment Finance
Portfolio Investment Finance (PIF), is a function within GIS, it provides comprehensive deal advisory, finance support, and treasury solutions across asset classes, ensuring every investment is rigorously evaluated and executed with financial discipline. The portfolio and asset controllership capabilities encompass financial due diligence, oversight of asset-level financial operations, cash flow monitoring, and financial risk management. Complemented by financial analytics, PIF drives strong financial governance, effective financial management of investment entities, and delivers insights that protect and enhance investment performance. The treasury function within PIF manages and optimises cash, mitigates financial risks, and provides tailored treasury solutions to enhance liquidity and optimise yields.
What impact can you make in this role?
As a financial analyst, you will be part of the portfolio finance analytics function within PIF, providing analysis on investment cashflows, valuations and operational metrics. You will also develop and deploy digital and analytical tools to enhance the monitoring, reporting and generation of insights on the investments as part of asset servicing capabilities.
What will you do as an AVP, Portfolio Finance Analytics?
- Financial performance monitoring & analysis
- Establish and maintain a robust analytical framework that provides a comprehensive view of portfolio health, exposure, and performance across private market asset classes.
- Analyse portfolio-level financial metrics and asset level cash flows including valuation movements to identify drivers of returns and emerging trends
- Support periodic portfolio reviews with investment finance team by preparing insightful analyses on valuations, cash flows and financial statements analyses
- Governance & Financial Risk monitoring
- Ensure strong financial governance and oversight of the portfolio through consistent monitoring of financial health, exposure, and risk indicators.
- Develop early warning mechanisms using data analytics and trend detection to identify potential performance deterioration or valuation risk.
- Communicate complex financial analytical findings in a concise, business-oriented manner to senior stakeholders.
- Establish and manage the cadence for performance reporting, forecasting, and strategic reviews.
- Drive collaboration between Investment Finance, investment teams, and senior management through structured engagement and communication.
- Data Analysis and tools
- Manipulate and analyse large datasets using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, or Python (Databricks) to extract insights and automate monitoring and reporting processes.
- Drive the development of fit-for-purpose digital tools including visualization dashboards and monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with data and technology teams to enhance data quality, integration, and accessibility for portfolio analytics.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a quantitative discipline; dual competency in finance and analytics/computer science is advantageous.
- 6-8 years of experience in financial analysis, financial planning & analysis, investment finance, or portfolio analytics within asset management, private markets or financial institutions.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Databricks); familiarity with SQL or Python for data manipulation preferred.
- Solid understanding of financial modelling, valuation concepts, and performance attribution for private market investments.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to connect financial outcomes to business drivers and strategic objectives.
- High learning agility, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with automation, data governance, or digital transformation initiatives in finance is a plus.
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.
GIC is 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.
Learn more about our Global Investment Services department here: https://gic.careers/departments/global-investment-services/