Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group (PESG)The Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group (PESG) oversees the end-to-end completion and implementation of GIC's Total Portfolio.
With teams in Singapore, London, and New York, PESG provides a full spectrum of services for the Total Portfolio. These include trading, funding and liquidity management, securities lending, portfolio rebalancing, applied quantitative research, and counterparty relationship management. The team also delivers systematic portfolio solutions and innovation, such as portfolio construction techniques and tail-risk management, to strengthen total portfolio construction and resilience.
Working closely with other investment teams, PESG provides tailored execution solutions and advisory, leveraging market insights, advanced data analytics and technology to ensure investment ideas are implemented with precision to achieve optimal portfolio outcomes.
Through its integrated approach, PESG ensures GIC's Total Portfolio is managed seamlessly and dynamically to support long-term capital allocation, risk management, and investment resiliency, all while keeping GIC agile and well positioned to capture opportunities across market cycles.
Global Trading UnitThe Global Trading Unit (GTU) is GIC's execution and trading solutions team, turning investment ideas into trades across asset classes. As the bridge between investment teams and the market, we drive smart execution, innovative trading solutions and actionable market intelligence. Powered by our traders, technology and deep market connectivity, we trade with precision across global markets, delivering best execution for GIC's portfolios.
What impact can you make in this role?You will be part of a team that seeks to deliver top-tier trade execution, to efficiently manage total portfolio liquidity, and to improve asset utilisation for GIC. We are looking for a candidate with a solid understanding and experience in trading, along with strong analytical and programming skills, to join the GTU team in New York as a Trader that focuses on equity derivatives trading.
What will you do as an Associate/AVP?- Partner closely with GIC's portfolio managers across the globe to solution for and execute trades during the New York timezone across cash, programs, options, swaps, and futures
- Harvest and deliver differentiated market intelligence on single stocks, as well as macro themes to GIC's portfolio managers and senior management
- Work closely with colleagues from the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to (A) gain insights from GTU's trading data in order to continuously sharpen execution, and (B) further improve upon GTU's trading technology suite in areas such as automated trading, pre- and post-trade checks, and market surveillance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with GIC's counterparties and liquidity providers
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? - 2+ years of trading experience with a preference for equity derivatives
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both verbal and written form
- Enjoy problem-solving and has strong attention to detail
- Affinity to take intra-day and inter-day market timing risks in order to deliver strong execution outcomes
- Ability to program in Python, and passion for gaining insights from data would be a plus
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.
CompensationOur compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results. Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $120,000 and $190,000 Bonuses,. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.
Learn more about our Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group here: https://gic.careers/departments/portfolio-execution-solutions-group/
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.
