Associate, Private Equity, Special Opportunities Group (Summer 2027 Start - San Francisco)

About the role

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds with over 2,000 employees globally. The Special Opportunities Group focuses on defensive and uncorrelated investments including distressed debt, real assets, royalties, insurance, structured credit, and opportunistic special situations.

Responsibilities

• Direct investments and co-investments: Participate in all aspects of the underwriting process for direct investments and co-investments. Evaluate key risk/return drivers, market dynamics, financial performance, management teams, capital structures, and deal terms.
• Fund investments: Underwrite and evaluate fund investments. Assess the fund manager's strategy, track record, investment and execution capabilities, and cultural fit. Meet and appraise senior management at top investment firms.
• Research and develop investment themes and strategy
• Maintain awareness of the macroeconomic environment and monitor portfolio performance

Requirements

• 2-4 years of work experience at an investment bank, buy-side firm, or consulting firm
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in financial modeling
• Proactive, responsible, and intellectually curious
• Prior experience and/or interest in the investment mandate is a plus

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience at an investment bank, buy-side firm, or consulting firm
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in financial modeling
• Proactive, responsible, and intellectually curious
• Prior experience and/or interest in the investment mandate is a plus

Skills

• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in financial modeling
• Proactive, responsible, and intellectually curious
• Prior experience and/or interest in the investment mandate is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with a global network of industry leaders
• Alignment with GIC’s PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $135,000 and $171,100. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Schedule

Four days per week in-office, with flexibility to work from home as needed.