Associate/AVP, Sustainable Investment Strategy Analyst

at  GIC Investment

Location:Singapore, SG
Job Function: Sustainability Office
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 15860
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.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN ASSOCIATE/AVP, SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT STRATEGY ANALYST?

• Conduct fundamental research and analysis on sector, market and technology trends to identify sustainability alpha opportunities at the right scale
• Support the development of frameworks and methodologies for sustainable investment strategy design and implementation
• Collaborate with investment teams to tailor sustainable investment strategies for different asset classes with the objective to improve risk-adjusted returns and uncover value creation opportunities
• Evaluate company transition plans and country-sector transition pathways to inform transition investment and engagement strategies
• Systematically landscape and compare sustainable investment strategies and methodologies in the industry and at peer institutions through desktop research and primary interviews
• Drive internal initiatives on sustainability integration and climate risks and opportunities for portfolio companies (e.g. Negative Screening, Active Engagement, Proxy Voting)
• Design and manage internal databases to measure, track and categorise sustainable investment trends and resources
• Provide support on ad hoc research, duties and projects as needed

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS SHOULD YOU POSSESS IN THIS ROLE?

• Bachelor’s degree or above; preferred background in Finance, Economics, Sustainability/Climate or related fields
• 3-6 years of professional experience in the financial industry and/or sustainability-related roles
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with a proven track record of conducting structured, rigorous, and insightful sustainable investment research
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise investment insights. Experience in presenting to diverse audiences is a plus
• Self-starter with project management experience and ability to independently coordinate multiple stakeholders to drive results against project timelines
• Data analytics and statistical modelling skills preferred but not required