AVP/VP, External Managers, Credit - Portfolio Manager
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will be part of the GIC's internal investment function where we award investment directives to external fund managers whose ability complements our own capabilities. We embrace an active investing approach for funds under external management to outperform public market benchmark indices.What will you do as a Credit Portfolio Manager?
- Source, underwrite and monitor credit fund investments in corporate and structured products strategies, including investment grade and high yield long-only and absolute return funds
- Perform due diligence on prospective external fund investments including meeting managers and their teams, performing qualitative manager and strategy analysis, and performing quantitative track record analysis
- Monitor existing portfolio of fund investments, including regular updates with managers
- Work closely with internal teams on strategic direction of external fund investments
- Produce monthly / quarterly / annual internal reports and presentations at both fund and strategy level as well as provide summary insights from fund managers
- At least 4 to 6 years of credit investing experience as fund allocator including long-only fixed income and credit investing
- Prior direct investing / credit underwriting experience preferred by not required
- Strong understanding of investment grade and high yield public corporate and securitized credit markets and fund strategies
- Excellent analytical ability and very high attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to craft clear and impactful Powerpoint presentations
- Be highly motivated and intellectually curious about markets and investing
- An independent thinker who can articulate his/her views effectively, both in verbally and in writing
- While comfortable working independently, the candidate should also be a collaborative team player with the ability to work across multiple teams
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 External Managers Department here:Our PRIME ValuesOur PRIME ValuesGIC 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.