Career Opportunities: Analyst/Associate, Private Equity, Funds & Co-Investments (16906)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Colorado (USA) Location: Singapore Job Function: Private Equity Job Type: Permanent Req ID: 16906 GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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. Private Equity (PE) GIC has one of the largest and most diverse private equity portfolios globally, with an extensive network of over 100 active relationships with global fund managers, and direct investments in more than 1,000 companies worldwide. Our investments span across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, covering a diverse range of sectors, including Technology, Healthcare, Financial services, Business Services, Consumer, Industrials, and Sustainable Energy. GIC PE also invests across the capital structure, including equity, senior and junior debt, as well as in secondary PE deals, restructuring, opportunistic credit, and special situations. Funds & Co-Investments Group Asia (FCG Asia) FCG Asia is responsible for GIC’s relationships with key Asia Private Equity managers. The Group commits primarily to buyout and growth funds and co-invests actively and meaningfully alongside its fund managers. We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Asia Funds & Co-investments team in Singapore as an Analyst/Associate. As a member of the FCG team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of fund investments (e.g. regional, country focused, growth, buyout) and co-investments (across different countries and industries). You may also get a chance to work with our Direct Investment team in certain co-bid situations, hence gaining a well-rounded investment experience. This will be 3-year fixed-term programmatic hire (with full employment terms & benefits). What would you be doing as an Analyst/Associate? •Deal Underwriting: Work predominately as part of a small deal team to diligence and execute Private Equity fund commitments as well as co-investments. In certain cases, member may work with the Direct Investment team on co-bid situations •Portfolio Monitoring: Assist with portfolio monitoring and maintain relationships with existing fund managers and co-investments. Represent team in i) fund managers’ investor conferences; ii) meetings with senior leadership of our PE fund managers; and iii) interactions with management teams of our portfolio companies •Market Coverage: Primary focus would be on Japan and Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), but will have broad-based exposure to multiple sectors, other regions within Asia (i.e. India, Korea, SE. Asia and China) and deal archetypes, within the Asia Private Equity space •Special Projects: Collaborate with other various GIC teams on projects that relate to investment portfolio, strategy, and risk What would make you a successful candidate? •Strong academic background with 1-2 years of work experience in a top-tier investment bank or PE fund •Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills, able to conduct comprehensive research and synthesize results •Besides being a good team-player, candidates should also demonstrate maturity, integrity and possess the necessary people-skills to interact with senior professionals •Strong written and communication skills; good organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task across various assignments •As this role will primarily focus onJapan and ANZ fund and co-investment coverage, prior experience in these markets would be beneficial 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. 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