Associate, Private Equity, Funds and Co-investments Group London, England
Job description
Associate Role within GIC’s European Private Equity Funds & Co-investments 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.
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.
The European Private Equity Funds & Co-investments Group is responsible for GIC’s relationships with Europe’s leading Private Equity managers, many of which it has backed across multiple fund cycles and multiple products. The Group commits to buyout funds, growth funds and VC funds, and co-invests actively and meaningfully alongside its fund managers. We have a large and diverse portfolio which will provide the successful candidate with a unique experience partnering with Europe’s most successful Private Equity firms, whilst also gaining exposure to a global Private Equity portfolio.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our European Private Equity Funds & Co-investments Group, a close-knit team of 8 investment professionals based in London.
What you will do as an Associate
- Work predominantly as part of small deal teams to assess and execute Private Equity fund commitments and co-investments across various strategies, countries and industries
- Present and defend investment proposals to Investment Committees
- Help monitor and maintain relationships with existing managers and source potential new fund managers
- Represent GIC at fund managers’ annual investor meetings and participate in meetings with the leaders of PE firms and the management teams of prospective co-investments
- Work on special projects typically related to strategy, portfolio planning and portfolio construction
What makes you a successful candidate?
- A strong academic background
- At least 1.5 years of work experience at a leading investment bank, consulting firm or in the Private Equity industry
- Ideally the candidate would have had at least some exposure to the Private Equity industry
- Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
- Strong commercial judgment
- A team-player, with maturity, integrity and the ability to engage with senior counterparties
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Well-organised, hard-working, self-starter, with an ability to work independently
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 capital investors in the world today .
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.
GIC is a Great Place to Work
At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 4 days in office and 1 day working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.
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 [email protected] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.
Learn More
Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/
Our PRIME Values
Our PRIME Values
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 Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.
