Associate/AVP, Global Trading Unit, Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group (Cross-asset Trader)

About the role

The Global Trading Unit (GTU) is the first port of call for GIC’s investment teams and external counterparties in all trading-related matters. As a Trader focusing on cross-asset trading in New York, you will partner with portfolio management teams to manage execution risks and implement investment views across a wide range of cash and derivative instruments.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with portfolio management teams to manage execution risks and implement investment views across a wide range of cash and derivative instruments.
• Synthesize market themes and insights, produce timely and differentiated intelligence to GIC stakeholders.
• Work closely with colleagues from the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to gain insights from trading data in order to continuously sharpen execution, and further improve upon GTU’s trading technology suite in areas such as automated trading, pre- and post-trade checks, and market surveillance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with GIC’s counterparties and liquidity providers via strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant trading experience, with a preference for macro trading in FX, rates, and/or commodities.
• Ability to program in Python, and passion for gaining insights from data would be a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication with strong negotiation skills; effective in building interpersonal relationships to positively impact business outcomes.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with attention to details.
• Pleasant, dynamic, self-motivated, and team-oriented.

About GIC

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, with over 2,000 employees across 11 locations. We invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. The Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group (PESG) oversees the end-to-end completion and implementation of GIC’s Total Portfolio, providing services such as trading, funding and liquidity management, securities lending, portfolio rebalancing, applied quantitative research, and counterparty relationship management.

PESG delivers systematic portfolio solutions and innovation, including portfolio construction techniques and tail-risk management, to strengthen total portfolio construction and resilience. Working closely with other investment teams, PESG ensures GIC’s Total Portfolio is managed seamlessly and dynamically to support long-term capital allocation, risk management, and investment resiliency.

Work Environment

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. Teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, with flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as needed.

We are guided by our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence, which inform our long-term strategy and daily decision-making.

Pay

Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range is between $120,000 and $190,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.