Job Description

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

GIC is a global investment firm and has one of the largest and broadest private equity programmes amongst all institutions. GIC PE invests across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific in a range of sectors including Healthcare, Consumer, Financial services, Technology, Industrials, Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure. Besides investing through private equity fund managers, GIC PE also invests across the capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt, in secondary PE deals, restructuring & opportunistic credit and special situations. We currently have over 100 active relationships with fund managers and have invested directly in more than 1000 companies globally across multiple sectors.

Chief Operating Officer’s Office - Private Equity (PE)

The PE Chief Operating Officer Office (PE COOO) is a newly established team within the PE department and is dedicated to translating business needs into operational requirements for a scaling organization. The PE COO leads core functions in Data, Tech Enablement & Analytics, Risk & Performance Reporting, Process and Control, Business Planning Support, and Investment Operations.

The team supports the PE COO in coordinating projects and initiatives that accelerate PE’s efforts in data and technology enablement, reporting and capability building, positioning the firm for future growth.

Associate / AVP – Business Analyst (Contract)

We are looking for a dedicated Associate / AVP to support strategic initiatives within PE COO Office. This role involves coordinating across multiple functional teams to drive process improvements and strengthen business capabilities.

This position offers the opportunity to work with PE’s proprietary data, one of the largest databases of private companies. Responsibilities include identifying data gaps, engaging with stakeholders to improve data quality assurance to enable data driven decision making.

What will you do as a Business Analyst?

• Project Management Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate business needs into technical requirements for technology group. Perform troubleshooting efforts and data testing activities, while providing guidance to Data and Technology Teams on complex queries and data interpretation.
• Data validation: Oversee data validation checks on portfolio data, ensuring data quality by promptly investigating and resolving issues in collaboration with business partners.
• Process optimisation and governance Drive continuous improvement of business processes. Support change management within PE by developing and maintaining robust data standards, documentation, and frameworks to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

What qualifications, skills and traits should you possess in this role?

• Education: Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field (including but not limited to Computer Science, Business Administration, Accountancy).
• Experience: 5+ years working experience in data management or business requirements analysis within investment and banking industry, with demonstrated proficiency in managing large volumes of data. Experience in Private Equity would be a bonus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages (e.g., SQL, Python), experience with BI tools and MS Office 365.
• Soft skills: Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to convey effectively convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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 grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/