Analyst (2-Year Programme), Global Active Equities

Location: London, GB

Job Function: Public Equities

Job Type: Contract

Analyst (2-Year Programme), Global Active Equities

GIC is one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.

Public Equity (EQ)
The Public Equity (EQ) department pursues active management strategies in equity investing. We invest globally and are organised along product groups specialising in Developed Markets, Emerging Markets and Asia focused investment strategies.

The Global Active Equities (GAEQ) team in London is looking to hire an analyst for a two-year contract. GAEQ manages a long-term, concentrated global portfolio focused on the developed markets. The London-based team is comprised of highly experienced investment professionals, who follow a fundamental, bottom-up research approach. This role would be a great opportunity for the analyst to develop their fundamental research acumen and get unique exposure to public market investing from one of the world's leading asset managers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with 2-3 senior analysts in the team in a key supporting role.
• Responsibilities include industry and company research/deep dives, financial/valuation analysis, financial model updates, etc.
• Monitor existing holdings and participate in due diligence meetings with investee companies, provide earnings updates, conduct expert network calls, and travel to relevant analyst days, conferences, etc.
• Work with senior team members on potential pre-IPO deals/IPOs. Support these deals through the phases of due diligence, preparation of investment materials, and Investment Committee approvals.
• Play an active role in team collaboration and team culture.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in investment management (buyside or sellside).
• Strong analytical competence and ability to undertake deep fundamental research.
• Solid understanding of valuation, and ability to model and present valuation analyses.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; Bloomberg experience preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong team player with a positive, proactive, and curious attitude.
• Willingness to travel.

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

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio-economic background, or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. Please email at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

GIC 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 clients, business partners, and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence.