Associate, Funds and Co-investments Group, Private Equity
Associate, Funds and Co-investments Group, Private Equity
Associate, Funds & Co-investments Group, Private Equity
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.
Private Equity
We deploy capital in areas where we can utilise our comparative advantages, namely, a long investment horizon, global presence, sector expertise, as well as skilled, and experienced teams.
The European Private Equity Funds & Co-investments Group is responsible for GIC’s relationships with Europe’s leading Private Equity managers, many of which it has backed across multiple fund cycles and multiple products. The Group commits to buyout funds, growth funds and VC funds, and co-invests actively and meaningfully alongside its fund managers. We have a large and diverse portfolio which will provide the successful candidate with a unique experience partnering with Europe’s most successful Private Equity firms, whilst also gaining exposure to a global Private Equity portfolio.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our European Private Equity Funds & Co-investments Group, a close-knit team of 8 investment professionals based in London.
This role is structured as a three-year contract as part of our Associate programme.
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.
Private Equity
We deploy capital in areas where we can utilise our comparative advantages, namely, a long investment horizon, global presence, sector expertise, as well as skilled, and experienced teams.
The European Private Equity Funds & Co-investments Group is responsible for GIC’s relationships with Europe’s leading Private Equity managers, many of which it has backed across multiple fund cycles and multiple products. The Group commits to buyout funds, growth funds and VC funds, and co-invests actively and meaningfully alongside its fund managers. We have a large and diverse portfolio which will provide the successful candidate with a unique experience partnering with Europe’s most successful Private Equity firms, whilst also gaining exposure to a global Private Equity portfolio.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our European Private Equity Funds & Co-investments Group, a close-knit team of 8 investment professionals based in London.
This role is structured as a three-year contract as part of our Associate programme.
Key Responsibilities
What you will do as an Associate
Work predominantly as part of small deal teams to assess and execute Private Equity fund commitments and co-investments across various strategies, countries and industries
Present and defend investment proposals to Investment Committees
Help monitor and maintain relationships with existing managers and source potential new fund managers
Represent GIC at fund managers’ annual investor meetings and participate in meetings with the leaders of PE firms and the management teams of prospective co-investments
Work on special projects typically related to strategy, portfolio planning and portfolio construction
Work predominantly as part of small deal teams to assess and execute Private Equity fund commitments and co-investments across various strategies, countries and industries
Present and defend investment proposals to Investment Committees
Help monitor and maintain relationships with existing managers and source potential new fund managers
Represent GIC at fund managers’ annual investor meetings and participate in meetings with the leaders of PE firms and the management teams of prospective co-investments
Work on special projects typically related to strategy, portfolio planning and portfolio construction
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What makes you a successful candidate?
A strong academic background ideally with a degree in a related field. Equivalent practical experience is also acceptable.
Experience gained at a leading investment bank, consulting firm or in the Private Equity industry
Ideally the candidate would have had at least some exposure to the Private Equity industry
Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
Strong commercial judgment
A team-player with integrity and the ability to engage with senior counterparties
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Well-organised, hard-working, self-starter, with an ability to work independently
A strong academic background ideally with a degree in a related field. Equivalent practical experience is also acceptable.
Experience gained at a leading investment bank, consulting firm or in the Private Equity industry
Ideally the candidate would have had at least some exposure to the Private Equity industry
Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
Strong commercial judgment
A team-player with integrity and the ability to engage with senior counterparties
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Well-organised, hard-working, self-starter, with an ability to work independently
About GIC
GIC is one of the three investment entities in Singapore that manage the Government’s reserves, alongside the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Temasek. We manage most of the Government’s financial assets, investing for the long term with an aim to preserve and enhance the international purchasing power of the funds placed in our care.
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