Associate, Private Equity, Special Opportunities Group (Summer 2027 Start - San Francisco)

GIC Private Limited

$135K — $171K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, buy-side, or consulting roles
  • Strong quantitative abilities with proficiency in financial modeling
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious attitude
  • Familiarity with investment mandates is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Engage in all aspects of underwriting for direct investments and co-investments
  • Conduct thorough due diligence on key risk/return drivers and market dynamics
  • Evaluate fund managers’ strategies and track records during underwriting
  • Research and formulate new investment themes and strategies
  • Monitor macroeconomic conditions and assess portfolio performance

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements allowing hybrid office and remote work
  • Vibrant office environment with emphasis on professional growth
  • Commitment to competitive compensation and rewarding performance
Full Job Description
GIC 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.

Special Opportunities Group
The Special Opportunities Group has a global mandate focused on 1) investments that are defensive and uncorrelated in nature, and 2) dislocation-triggered opportunities. These include stressed/distressed debt, real assets, royalties, insurance, structured credit, and opportunistic special situations, amongst others. You will also have the opportunity to help research and develop new investment themes.

What impact can you make in this role?
You will be part of a team that is one of the largest, and most established private equity investors in the world today. As this is a growing strategy for GIC, you will have a unique opportunity to help research and develop investment themes. In addition, you will be able to gain broad exposure and work across fund investments, direct investments as well as co-investments. You will enjoy significant responsibilities spanning from investment underwriting and selection to meeting and developing relationships with funds and companies.

What will you do as an Associate?
  • Direct investments and co-investments: Participate in all aspects of the underwriting process for direct investments and co-investments. Due diligence will involve evaluating key risk/return drivers, market dynamics, historical and projected financial performance, management teams, capital structures and deal terms
  • Fund investments: Participate in all aspects of the underwriting process for fund investments. Due diligence will involve evaluating the fund manager's strategy, track record, investment and execution capabilities, as well as culture and alignment. It will involve meeting and appraising senior management at top investment firms
  • Research and develop investment themes and strategy
  • Monitor macro environment and portfolio performance


What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
  • 2-4 years of work experience at an investment bank, buy-side firm, or consulting firm
  • Strong quantitative skills and proficient in financial modelling
  • Responsible, proactive and intellectually curious
  • Prior experience and/or interest in the investment mandate is a plus


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.

Compensation

Our 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 $135,000 and $171,100. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn More

Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/

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