AVP/VP, External Managers, Equities Portfolio Manager

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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 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?

You will be part of the GIC’s internal investment function where we award investment directives to external fund managers whose ability complements our own capabilities.

The Equities team in External Managers oversees equity hedge strategies and benchmark relative portfolios across various geographies globally.

You will be given the opportunity to partner with outstanding investment managers to capture market opportunities around the world.

Our investment discussions reflect an outstanding flow of ideas and insights that can only come with our scale and reach.

We also develop strategic relationships with the investment industry to benefit GIC at large.

What will you do as an Equities Portfolio Manager with External Managers?

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses on individual fund managers and a portfolio of managers of predominantly equity strategies (long only and equity hedge funds)
• Work with portfolio managers on sourcing, hiring, and monitoring of managers
• Contribute to market level analysis including monitoring markets, factors and other relevant investment metrics

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• At least 6 years of capital market experience
• Excellent analytical ability and strong communication skills in English
• Be highly motivated and adept at multi-tasking
• An independent thinker who is able to articulate his/her views well, both in verbal and written form
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate independently with the team and with external counterparties

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 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:

Our PRIME Values GIC is a values driven organization.

GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives.

It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus.

It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees.

PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Finance, and Analyst
• Industries
• Investment Management and Financial Services

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