Associate, Portfolio Implementation Analyst (Contract)

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.

Public Equities

We generate sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets. Strategies include total return strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative return strategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships with corporates provide us with opportunities to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance. 

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Portfolio Implementation team on a 12 month contract.

What will you do as an Associate, Portfolio Implementation Analyst (Contract) ?

• Provide portfolio implementation support, including setting up new strategies and portfolios, implementing transitions such as client injections/withdrawals and portfolio restructurings, and executing benchmark changes.
• Coordinate IPO and placement processes, including pre-trade reservations and allocations; collaborate with the Deal team on non-standard deals.
• Ensure smooth implementation of Portfolio Managers' orders by supporting areas such as setting up new products/instruments, performing pre-funding, clearing governance/investment guidelines, meeting regulatory and compliance requirements and order generation.
• Work with other departments (including trading, risk, audit, legal and compliance) to resolve front office issues and potential roadblocks arising from markets, operational, risk and compliance considerations.
• Assist with trade and portfolio monitoring.
• Attend to other ad hoc requests from the Portfolio Managers.
• Participate in process and system improvements initiatives including working with stakeholders on requirements, performing UAT, and coordinating deployments.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Degree in any field with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the financial services or related sector.
• Knowledge of and interest in Public Equities and Equity markets/instruments will be preferred.
• Good working knowledge with MS Office, in particular MS Excel.
• High level of initiative, meticulous and well-organized, comfortable managing multiple tasks.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong team player with good communication skills and is confident to engage different stakeholders independently.

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 Public Equities Department here: https://gic.careers/group/public-equities/