Job Description

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.

The PSR team is a central component of the FIMA CIO Office, and is responsible for three key functions: Portfolio Construction and Strategy, Portfolio Solutions and Portfolio Risk. We are looking for a Portfolio Manager to join our team, with a specialization in Portfolio Solutions.

What will you do as an AVP/VP?

• Responsible for managing global fixed income passive portfolios, index rebalancing, beta replication strategies and capital flows.
• Value-add to portfolio management program via yield enhancement strategies.
• Collaborate closely with rest of the FIMA department’s alpha teams to manage overall department’s interest rate risk.
• Manage implementation of portfolio inceptions and transitions, as well as benchmark changes.
• Help coordinate FIMA’s external managers program as well as sustainability integration across FIMA strategies.
• Advance PSR team’s work in enhancing investment decision support for FIMA’s investment committees and FIMA Chief Investment Officer as well as facilitate risk management and development of FIMA investment strategies within broader GIC portfolio.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in managing fixed income portfolios, and/or analysis of fixed income instruments and/or portfolios.
• Strong market acumen, with in-depth understanding of different fixed income asset classes, factors and their risk drivers. Ability to draw investment implications from market insights, translating such insights into effective allocation recommendations, portfolio positioning and sizing decisions.
• 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.
• Good communication skills and proactive engagement with key internal stakeholders and external partners. Ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

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

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