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.Risk and Performance Management DepartmentWe work collaboratively across teams to help guard against blind spots and ensure that all relevant risks are considered and duly addressed.Enterprise Risk & PerformanceYou will provide an independent and objective view of investment risk and performance drivers of the GIC Portfolio.What impact can you make in this role?You will be part of a team that is responsible for the independent assessment, measurement, monitoring, and reporting of GIC's total portfolio risk.What will you do in Total Portfolio Risk?We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated candidate to join the team as an Associate/AVP. This is an outstanding opportunity for recent Masters or PhD graduates to deepen experience in applied quantitative analysis, as well as gain experience in the development and implementation of a total portfolio risk analytics system. Through your work, you will provide valuable insights and expert advisory to both users and management.You will be responsible for conducting in-depth risk analysis, informing portfolio construction and risk-taking decisions:

• Collaborate closely with other stakeholders to help advance the risk analytics system to the next level over the next 2-3 years.
• Study and provide insights to key risk drivers for the portfolio, in relation to risk premia across factor, risk asset, country/currency dimensions, and provide risk advisory to stakeholders.
• Validate and review the models and methodologies used in the total portfolio risk analytics and explore research-centric risk measure useful for the total portfolio.
• Develop and enhance additional risk analytics for portfolio construction and risk management .

You will also be involved in expanding, improving, and maintaining enterprise level stress scenario framework:

• Review and improve the stress testing approach for both historical and forward-looking scenarios in a factor-based, cross-asset, multi-period setting.
• Expand on existing suite of risk scenarios, across macroeconomic, geopolitical - to increase awareness of plausible outcomes and portfolio implications.
• Risk profile and tailor scenarios for selected portfolios which require in-depth analysis.
• Maintain relevance of scenario narratives, review of shocks and smooth running of risk engine computations.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Graduate Degree in an analytical, financial and/or technical field such as Quantitative Finance, Physics, Math, Statistics, Engineering etc is a must
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in a quantitative or analytical role in financial industry. Buy-side exposure will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge and experience on mathematic computation, e.g. matrix manipulation, probability theory, time series, numeric optimization, Monte Carlo simulation etc.
• Experience in analysing risk factors, and modelling risks such as volatility, tracking error and stress scenarios is preferred. A working knowledge of multi-asset modelling would be assessed favourably.
• Proficiency in programming, with a preference for Python, VBA and R.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal). Exhibit the ability to explain analytical or quantitative concepts in simple, practical and high impact manner.
• Proactive individual, with high level of self-motivation, highly organized, and able to adhere to tight deadlines.
• Critical to have the ability to sell important ideas and influence outcomes
• Keen attention to detail, strong work ethic, and effective team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ethical compass, demonstrable integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Work at the Point of ImpactWe 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 GICAt 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 employerGIC 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 MoreLearn more about our Risk & Performance Management Department here:Our PRIME ValuesOur PRIME ValuesGIC is a values driven organization. GICs 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.

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