AVP, Total Portfolio Sustainable Investment Strategy Analyst

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.

Sustainability Office (SO) 
The Sustainability Office is a centre of excellence for sustainable investing practices that drives GIC’s focus on this area as an enterprise priority. The Office is responsible for (i) partnering with GIC’s investment teams to integrate sustainability-related considerations in the investment process through the co-development of methodologies, tools, and frameworks, (ii) conducting industry-leading sustainability research that informs the firm’s view on financial materiality and direction on sustainability-themed investing, (iii) defining GIC’s public stance on sustainable investing and the metrics used to measure the sustainability performance of the portfolio, and (iv) providing trusted advice to GIC’s clients to support their sustainable investing strategy. These responsibilities are executed in close collaboration with asset class department-level sustainability experts, and with middle office and corporate services leaders.   

What will you do as an AVP, Total Portfolio Sustainable Investment Strategy Analyst?

• Conduct thematic investment research on sustainability issues such as climate change, nature, water, biodiversity supply chains, labour management, corporate governance etc.,  evaluate their investment implications, and help form the firm’s house view on these issues.
• Collaborate with top-of-the-house investment teams to develop total portfolio sustainability integration frameworks, methodologies, tools, and analytics.
• Assist in monitoring climate policy developments, analysing their macro and market implications, and assessing ‘what’s priced in’ to generate differentiated investment insights for senior management and investment teams

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?  

• At least 6 years of professional experience in or significant exposure to the asset management industry with direct experience in conducting macro and/or thematic research in one or more asset classes. Research experience with multi-asset allocation will be looked on favourably as well.
• Bachelor’s degree or above; preferred academic background in finance, economics, sustainability/climate or related fields
• Strong analytical abilities, proficient with MS office products, market data services (e.g. Refinitiv, Bloomberg etc.)
• Ability to connect the dots across sustainability issues, the real economy, and financial markets to derive differentiated investment insights
• R/python knowledge and econometrics skills favourably considered but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.  
• Collaborative mindset and proactive engagement with key internal stakeholders and external partners to build alignment on critical sustainability investment initiatives.  
• Strong project management skills to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

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 Sustainability Office Department here: 

https://gic.careers/departments/sustainability-office/