Associate/AVP, Transaction Management - Private Equity

GIC is one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.

GIC Private Equity (PE)
GIC is a global investment firm and has one of the largest and broadest private equity programmes amongst all institutions. GIC PE invests across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific in a range of sectors including Healthcare, Consumer, Financial services, Technology, Industrials, Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure. Besides investing through private equity fund managers, GIC PE also invests across the capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt, in secondary PE deals, restructuring & opportunistic credit and special situations. We currently have over 100 active relationships with fund managers and have invested directly in more than 1000 companies globally across multiple sectors.

Transaction Management

The role of a Transaction Manager (TM) in GIC is to work in-step with the investment teams to project manage the smooth and timely closings of investments within the GIC private markets. The Transaction Manager will execute a variety of projects and tasks related to deal closing and investment operations across a number of strategies.

What will you do as a Transaction Manager

. Liaison with deal teams on timing of new investment approvals and closing requirements to operationalize

. Go-to resource for all process queries or application of processes/policies

. Be the main middle office point of contact for external counterparties such as counsels, custodians, and KYC/AML agents to receive and process equity transaction documents and funding on a timely basis.

. Ensure accurate and timely funding information to external partners to facilitate closing

. Collaboration with internal teams to ensure timely exchange of KYC documentation and funding for new investments, evidence of deal closings and resolution of any queries

. Upload complete records of closing documentation to the document management system

. Opportunistic ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Deal Closer Team

What qualification or skills should you posses in this role

. General familiarity of the investment sector and general knowledge of private sector investing

. Awareness on documentation of private transactions, company secretarial practices and the nuances of PE transactions

. Appreciation of the commercial, governance, legality of deal documents and regulatory environment for private sector transactions

. Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deals at any given time

. Relevant legal experience in private equity, infrastructure, investment funds matters and/ or private credit will be an advantage

. Law degree with at least 2 years PQE and 3-5 years experience in middle office support covering investment documentation/structuring and operations

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.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/