Avp/vp, Commodities Strategist, Fixed Income

Location: Singapore, SG- Job Function: Fixed Income & Multi Asset- Job Type: Permanent- Req ID: 15389GIC 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. FIMA is currently structured into 4 broad functions:

- Portfolio Management (Macro and Credit)
- Research and Strategy (Macro and Credit)
- Systematic Investment Group
- Portfolio Solutions Group
- Alternative Credit Group

The Commodities Strategist works closely with Portfolio Managers to generate commodity investment ideas based on fundamental research and data analysis.

This position is based in the Singapore office.

**What will you do?**
- To conduct deep-dive fundamental research, with specialization in Commodities
- To understand the drivers of asset markets and how macro and policy developments affect asset prices
- To translate macro research into actionable investment ideas and strategies across macro asset classes, especially in the commodities space
- To engage portfolio managers and other stakeholders in idea generation and investment strategy formulation
- To build relationship with the policy-makers and think-tanks
- Develop and expand analytics tools and processes while staying on top of market research and insights

**What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?**
- At least 5 years' experience in a global macro research, with focus on Commodities strategy research. Able to exhibit thought leadership in global Commodities.
- Ability to link the dots and understand how macroeconomic and policy developments affect commodities and drive asset markets.
- Strong research and investment strategy formulation background, including strong technical experience and analytical skills. Proficiency in statistical programming, e.g. R and Python, is helpful.
- Team player and self-driven with ability to anticipate changing market dynamics.
- Proactive in reaching out to stakeholders and portfolio managers. Strong communications skillset, both verbal and written.
- Able to influence and persuade others.

**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.

**We are an equal opportunity employer**

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

**Our PRIME Values**:
**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.