Portfolio Manager, Securities Finance, Balance Sheet Management Group

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:17284

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 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 worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group

The Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group (PESG) oversees the endtoend completion and implementation of GICs Total Portfolio.

With teams in Singapore London and NewYork PESG provides a full spectrum of services for the Total Portfolio. These include trading funding and liquidity management securities lending portfolio rebalancing applied quantitative research and counterparty relationship management. The team also delivers systematic portfolio solutions and innovation such as portfolio construction techniques and tailrisk management to strengthen total portfolio construction and resilience.

Working closely with other investment teams PESG provides tailored execution solutions and advisory leveraging market insights advanced data analytics and technology to ensure investment ideas are implemented with precision to achieve optimal portfolio outcomes.

Through itsintegrated approach PESG ensures GICs Total Portfolio is managed seamlessly and dynamically to support longterm capital allocation risk management and investment resiliency all while keeping GIC agile and well positioned to capture opportunities across market cycles.

Balance Sheet Management Group (BMG)

BMG is responsible for managing GICs Total Portfolio liquidity funding and securities finance activities across global markets. We aim to optimise the value of GICs liquidity and public market assets and seek to preserve and enhance implementation capacity for the GIC Portfolio. We are continually striving to be world-class in terms of our talent technology platforms and external relationships.

What impact can you make in this role

We are currently seeking a Portfolio Manager with a proven track record in securities lending and liquid asset financing to further grow our securities finance capabilities and returns. The role will be based in the Singapore office. You will be part of a team that seeks to efficiently manage total portfolio liquidity and to improve asset utilisation for GIC.

What will you do as a Portfolio Manager

• Oversee and optimise cross-asset financing activities in the region across synthetic and physical financing transactions.
• Expand the agency securities lending program by engaging with agency lenders peers and counterparties to source opportunities.
• Contribute to the management of GICs liquidity portfolio to enhance returns and strengthen liquidity resilience.
• Ensure GICs implementation capacity through exposure optimisation strategies or by structuring creative solutions that generate positive balance sheet outcomes for GIC and our counterparties.
• Lead initiatives that expand BMGs business platform and capabilities. These include operating and investment frameworks technology and systems build etc.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• 7 years of experience in a buy-side Treasury/Portfolio Finance role or on a relevant financing desk (e.g. Prime Brokerage Repo Delta One) at a global investment bank.
• Familiarity with a broad suite of financing and collateral management products such as Stock Loan Repo Prime Brokerage and Total Return Swaps as well as relevant documentation.
• Understanding of banks prudential regulation and financial resource concepts as they pertain to liquidity and collateral management as well as usage of derivatives.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; effective in building relationships to positively impact business outcomes.
• Programming skills (Python R SQL) would be an advantage.

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
As an employer we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Learn more about our Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group Department here:

Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1