Associate, Integrated Strategies Group - Japan

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.

Integrated Strategies Group

We have a flexible investment directive and invests across the public, and private asset markets as well as across the capital structure.

We are in search of a suitable candidate to become part of our investment team, with the primary responsibility of managing investments focused on the Japanese market.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that improves our alpha-generating capability and capacity by engaging partners, exploring new investment themes, and investing through innovative structures.

What will you do as an Integrated Strategies Associate?

• Evaluating deals and developing investment proposals, backed by primary research, financial models, and analysis
• Assisting the team leads in sourcing, structuring, recommending and closing new deals, including due diligence and legal documentation. This may be in partnership with the public and private markets asset classes
• Assessing new themes and their relevance for GIC with a focus on generating potential investment opportunities
• Facilitating collaboration with other investment groups

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• At least two years’ experience in either investment banking, public equities or/and private equity investments covering the Japan market
• Given the nature of the geographic coverage, business level fluency in Japanese would be a requirement
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Experienced in building financial models for valuation and financial returns analysis
• An understanding of macro themes and how these can generate investment opportunities
• An ability to connect the dots, with strong written and presentation skills
• An ability to work collaboratively and foster internal and external relationships

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 Integrated Strategies Group here: https://gic.careers/group/integrated-strategies-group/