AVP, Trader, Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group - Liquid Strategies Group

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, with over 2,000 employees in 11 offices worldwide, investing in more than 40 countries across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of industry leaders and the opportunity to help shape Singapore’s financial future and the communities we invest in.

Portfolio Execution Group (PEG) comprises multiple teams with functional roles such as trade execution, funding & liquidity management, securities financing and applied quantitative research. It is divided into three sub‑teams: the Global Trading Unit (GTU), Balance Sheet Management Group (BMG) and Applied Research Unit (ARU).

The GTU implements GIC’s investment decisions across public markets, operating desks in London, New York and Singapore. It executes trades in equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities, delivering best execution and market intelligence to portfolio managers.

What impact can you make in this role? You will contribute to top‑tier trade execution, efficient portfolio liquidity management and asset utilisation improvement for GIC.

What will you do as a trader?

• Partner closely with GIC’s portfolio managers worldwide to execute trades during the London time zone across FX, equities, rates, commodities and futures.
• Harvest and deliver differentiated market intelligence on macro themes to portfolio managers and senior management.
• Collaborate with the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to gain insights from GTU’s trading data, continuously sharpening execution and improving the trading technology suite, including automated trading, pre‑ and post‑trade checks and market surveillance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparties and liquidity providers through strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Relevant years of trading experience – exposure to electronic trading is advantageous.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation ability.
• Strong problem‑solving orientation and meticulous attention to detail.
• Willingness to take intra‑day and inter‑day market timing risks to deliver strong execution outcomes.
• Programming proficiency in Python and a passion for data insights.

Flexibility at GIC Our offices serve as dynamic hubs for ideation, professional growth and collaboration. Teams generally work from the office four days a week and have the flexibility to choose remote work days as needed.

Work at the Point of Impact We are forward‑looking, aiming to be the leading global long‑term investor. Join our ambitious, agile and diverse teams, be empowered to push boundaries, and bring innovative ideas to life while adhering to our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.

GIC is a Great Place to Work We sustain high performance through high expectations, a commitment to excellence, empowerment and flexibility. The hybrid model balances office collaboration with remote flexibility.

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 a Halo Code and Disability Confident Employer. Please email grphrod_ldo@gic.com.sg if adjustments are needed due to a disability.