Associate/AVP, Fixed Income

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Fixed Income & Multi Asset

Job Type: Permanent

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.

The Fixed Income & Multi Asset department is responsible for managing the fixed income assets of the GIC portfolio and multi-asset strategies. Its universe is global and spans multiple sectors, including global interest rates, currencies, credit, emerging markets, securitized products, convertible bonds, equities, and commodities.

We are looking for a junior investment professional with a market risk background to join our team with a specialization in the in-business risk management function, focusing on both macro, public, and alternative credit sectors of the fixed income market.

What will you do as an AVP/Associate within Portfolio Risk?

1. Support senior in-business Risk Managers in regular portfolio reviews for teams/strategies, stress testing and scenario analysis, combining risk assessment and monitoring across traditional fixed income and alternative credit.
2. Partner with FIMA product teams on risk oversight, due diligence, underwriting, and ongoing portfolio monitoring processes.
3. Under guidance of senior members of the team, develop independent assessments for select investments, and present recommendations to different fixed income committees.
4. Help develop in-business risk management capabilities, liaise with key external partners to internalize industry best practices.
5. Support wider PSR's work in driving portfolio construction, capital allocation, and development of FI investment strategies within the broader GIC portfolio.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

1. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in market risk or portfolio management experience, research, or underwriting with buy-side institutions, rating agencies, or investment banking.
2. Passion in portfolio analysis, risk management, experienced working with investment teams and presenting to investment/risk committees.
3. Strong team mindset, collaborative team player who works well with colleagues and is highly motivated in delivering core areas of coverage as well as supporting the team's broader business.
4. Good communication skills and proactive engagement with key internal stakeholders and external partners.

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 Fixed Income and Multi Asset Department here: https://gic.careers/group/fixed-income/