AVP-SVP, External Managers, Portfolio Managers - Quant Funds

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.

External Managers Department

The External Managers Department identifies and develops relationships with global investment managers to benefit GIC and outperform our benchmarks. We embrace an active investing approach for funds under external management to outperform public market benchmark indices.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our team in Singapore. The candidate will be part of the investment management team responsible for external managers due diligence, selection, monitoring and portfolio construction. Candidates should have prior work experience in investment management and have basic statistical and technical knowledge.     

What will you do as a Portfolio Manager?

• Conduct thorough due diligence on quantitative fund managers and strategies, which includes sourcing, hiring, and monitoring of managers
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the performance and risk of individual funds and portfolios
• Prepare and interpret comprehensive performance reports and present findings to senior management and investment committees
• Perform ad hoc analyses, including periodic industry research, and surface potential investment opportunities for the team and GIC at large
• Maintain internal databases and create helpful analytical tools

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• At least 6 to 12+ years of fund allocator, risk management and/or capital market experience
• Attention to detail and interest in fund investing, portfolio construction, and risk management
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather and interpret data to aid decision-making
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey findings to senior stakeholders as well as peers

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

Learn more about our External Managers Department here: https://gic.careers/group/external-managers-department/