AssociateAVP, Total Portfolio Sustainability Investment Research & Strategy
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Job Summary
Location:Singapore
Job Function:Sustainability Office
Job Type:Permanent
Req ID:16888
GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 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 worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.
Sustainability Office (SO)
The Sustainability Office is a centre of excellence for sustainable investing practices that drives GICs focus on this area as an enterprise priority. The Office is responsible for (i) partnering with GICs investment teams to integrate sustainability-related considerations in the investment process through the co-development of methodologies tools and frameworks (ii) conducting industry-leading sustainability research that informs the firms view on financial materiality and direction on sustainability-themed investing (iii) defining GICs public stance on sustainable investing and the metrics used to measure the sustainability performance of the portfolio and (iv) providing trusted advice to GICs clients to support their sustainable investing strategy. These responsibilities are executed in close collaboration with asset class department-level sustainability experts and with middle office and corporate services leaders.
What will you do as an Associate/AVP Total Portfolio Sustainability Investment Research & Strategy
Conduct thematic/macro research:Perform in-depth investment research on sustainability issues such as climate change nature water biodiversity supply chains labor management and corporate governance. Evaluate theirmacroeconomicandinvestment implications andestablishthe firms view on these matters.
Collaborate with investment teams: Partnerwithtop-of-the-house investment teams todevelop comprehensive sustainability integration frameworks methodologies tools and analytics for the total portfolio.
Analysesustainabilitypolicy developments:Tracksustainability-relatedpolicy changesfor 1-2 major countries analyzing their macroeconomic and market impacts and generatinginvestment insightsfor senior management and investment teams.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role
- Professionalexperience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in conducting macro and/or thematic research across various asset classes. Experience with multi-asset allocation is highly regarded.
- Educational background: Bachelors degree or higher preferably in finance economics statistics sustainability/climate or related fields
Analytical andtechnicalskills: Strong quantitativeanalytical abilitiesstatistical/econometric skillsproficientin macroeconomic analysis andadeptatsystematic R/Python MS Office products and market data services (e.g. Refinitiv Bloombergand/orFactset).
Connecting dots: Ability to synthesize information across sustainability issues the real economy and financial markets to produce differentiated investment insights.
Communicationskills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills capable of explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through research notes publications and presentations.
Collaborativemindset: Demonstrated ability to engage proactively with key internal stakeholders and external partners to build consensus on critical sustainability investment initiatives.
Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectivelyand independently.
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 about our Sustainability Office Department here:
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