Associate, Integrated Strategies Group

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.

Integrated Strategies Group (ISG):

The Integrated Strategies Group (ISG) at GIC offers a unique and dynamic investment environment, characterized by its flexible investment mandate . Our team navigates both private and public markets and invests across the entire capital structure.

About ISG:

ISG is dedicated to pursuing cross-asset and unconventional investment opportunities, developing thematic investment strategies, and expanding GIC’s network beyond traditional domains. Our mission is to broaden GIC’s investable funnel to capture differentiated and attractive opportunities that would otherwise slip through the cracks of traditional asset classes. With our flexible mandate , we are empowered to find the ‘right investment structure’, and execute tailored solutions across private equity, public markets, M&A capital raises, PIPEs, structured/convertible securities, and debt-like instruments. Our thematic deep - dives have recently explored areas such as music royalties, aircraft leasing, and mobile spectrum , among others. Our group stands out in the market due to its long-term and collaborative orientation, ability to tackle complexity, creative structuring capabilities, and substantial quantum of capital, making us a preferred partner in the industry.

Focus areas:

• Family Solutions: Invest in and alongside founders, entrepreneurs, and family offices across a variety of primary and secondary transactions, including acquisition and growth capital, family liquidity needs, and shareholder restructuring through common equity or structured equity.
• Alternative Partners: Collaborate with fund-less sponsors, niche-focused managers and operating executives that are not addressed by other teams to tackle large and differentiated investment opportunities in co-bidding, co-investment or fund investment constructs
• Corporate Solutions: Invest in merger & acquisition financing, subsidiary-level stakes, and act as an aligned and constructive minority investor.
• Financing Solutions: Offer flexible capital solutions beyond equity and credit. Recent examples include IP financing, royalty streams, aircraft leasing, US mid-market lending, tax receivable assets, real assets and more.

We are looking for an Associate to join our New York team in a generalist role. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and lean team that thrives on innovation and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on learning and development. You will work on diverse and impactful projects, engage with a wide range of partners, and contribute to the strategic growth of GIC. You will have unparalleled exposure and responsibility given the team’s flat structure, reputation and high deal flow .

As part of the ISG team, you will enhance GIC’s alpha-generating capability and capacity by engaging with external partners, exploring new investment themes, and investing through innovative structures. If you are passionate about exploring new investment frontiers and making a significant impact, we invite you to join our team .

What will you do as an Associate?

• Evaluate, structure, and execute investments.
• Manage portfolio companies’ performance.
• Explore new investment themes to find unique, differentiated, and attractive opportunities.
• Assist with deal structuring and documentation.
• Support targeted direct origination.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 2-4 years of prior experience in investment banking and/or private equity.
• Strong financial modeling skills and hands-on transactional experience.
• Top academic qualifications and a track record of demonstrated performance.
• Intellectual curiosity, the ability to handle ambiguity, and an interest in evaluating opportunities across various asset classes (private equity, structured equity, listed equities, credit, funds, etc.) , industries, and geographies.
• A team player with the ability to be a self-starter and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.

Work at the Point of Impact

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.

We are 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 [email protected] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

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 $130,000 and $175,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

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