Associate/AVP - Portfolio Construction, Solutions & Risk

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Fixed Income & Multi Asset 

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 16731 

Recruiter: Arfan Akhtar 

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 (FIMA) 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 seeking a highly motivated junior investment professional to join our Portfolio Construction, Solutions & Risk (PSR) team. In this role, you will cross-cover key functional areas of the team and contribute to capital allocation decisions, portfolio and risk management process.

What will you do as an Associate/AVP?

• Responsible for managing global fixed income passive portfolios, index rebalancing, beta replication strategies, and capital flows.
• Ensure smooth portfolio transitions and identify yield enhancement opportunities within portfolio management programs.
• Collaborate with senior team members to perform analysis and drive development of Fixed Income investment strategies.
• Apply quantitative models, optimization tools and advanced analytics to improve portfolio construction and asset allocation methodologies. Integrate market trends, economic indicators, and investment insights to optimize portfolio positioning and sizing.
• Collaborate closely with FIMA product teams to manage department's overall interest rate risk.
• Advance PSR team's initiatives to strengthen investment decision-making and risk management frameworks for FIMA's Committees and Chief Investment Officer.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Experience: 3-5 years of demonstrated expertise in managing fixed income portfolios, analyzing fixed income portfolios/instruments, or related portfolio management roles.
• Market Acumen: In-depth knowledge of fixed income asset classes, their risk drivers, and ability to translate market insights into strategic portfolio decisions.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in quantitative modeling, optimization techniques, and leveraging analytics for portfolio enhancements.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with a proactive approach to fulfilling core responsibilities and contributing to the team's overarching goals.
• Communication: Effective communicator capable of delivering impactful insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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/