Associate/AVP, Global Investments & Portfolio Strategy, Real Estate

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 Real Estate

The Real Estate (RE) arm of GIC invests in real estate and real estate-related assets outside of Singapore and has one of the largest and broadest real estate portfolios amongst all institutions.

Our real estate assets cover over 40 countries and span multiple property sectors, including traditional office, retail, residential, industrial, and hospitality; and newer economy sectors such as data centres, life sciences, and healthcare properties. We invest across the real estate capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt. Through active asset management, GIC further generates income, and enhances the market value of its assets through tenant management, market positioning, leasing, and capital improvements.

Global Investments & Portfolio Strategy (GIPS)

The Global Investments & Portfolio Strategy (GIPS) group is a global team and plays a key role in supporting the Real Estate Chief Investment Officer and senior management in evaluating investments, developing investment and portfolio strategy, and defining the role of RE within the broader GIC portfolio. The GIPS team is comprised of a diverse range of nationalities and backgrounds.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our GIPS team as an Associate/AVP. The candidate will support senior colleagues in deal evaluations as well as on strategy and risk projects. This role will be based in Singapore. 

What will you do in this role?

• Deal Evaluation: Develop an independent view of deals and underwriting. 
• Strategy: Development of Investment Strategy recommendations and Risk-Management Policies.
• Portfolio:  Monitoring and Evaluating Portfolio through analysis and forecast of economic, property and financial market trends.
• Insights: Undertaking investment related research. 

 
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• At least 2 - 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a buyside, investment banking or PE ringfenced consulting role.
• Ability to work well in teams and with different stakeholders, with maturity and confidence.
• Strong investment judgement skills with an interest in Real Estate investment and research. 
• Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly especially in framing issues and conveying insights.

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 Real Estate Department here: https://gic.careers/group/real-estate