Associate, Investment Services Analyst (Contract)

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.

Portfolio Execution Group

Portfolio Execution Group encompasses multiple teams that perform a range of functional roles including trade execution, funding & liquidity management, securities financing, and applied quantitative research. This group comprises four sub-teams - Global Trading Unit (GTU), Balance Sheet Management Group (BMG), Applied Research Unit (ARU), and Business Strategy & Management (BSM).

We are looking for an Associate, Investment Services Analyst (1 year contract). The candidate will be part of the BSM team and work closely with the Balance Sheet Management Group.

What will you do as an Associate, Investment Services Analyst (Contract)?

• Support the BMG Portfolio Managers in portfolio operations and implementation of their investment activities, e.g. trade lifecycle management, orders preparation, pre-trade compliance and post-trade checks.
• Manage securities borrowing and lending, e.g. inventory sourcing, lending restrictions, recalls, loans tagging, reconciliation and balances reporting.
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for internal Portfolio and Inventory Management Systems.
• Provide inputs to streamline processes, improve operational efficiencies, and maintain operational documentations.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Degree in Finance, Business, or related fields with a minimum of one year of relevant working experience in the financial services industry.
• Committed and motivated individual who has a strong sense of urgency, is meticulous, resourceful, and is able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of securities finance and the investment process/operations, and proficient in end user computing tools (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Tableau) is preferred.

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 [email protected] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Portfolio Execution Group Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/portfolio-execution-group/

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.