Associate, Private Equity, Special Opportunities Group

GIC, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds with over $100 billion in assets under management, is hiring an Associate for its Private Equity Special Opportunities Group in San Francisco. GIC deploys capital across more than 40 countries globally, with uniquely deep industry expertise and a long investment horizon that allows it to pursue opportunities unavailable to shorter-duration funds.

The Special Opportunities Group has a global mandate focused on two areas: investments that are defensive and uncorrelated in nature, and dislocation-triggered opportunities. These include stressed and distressed debt, real assets, royalties, insurance-linked strategies, structured credit, and opportunistic special situations. The group is a growing strategy within GIC, offering the Associate a rare opportunity to help research and develop new investment themes from an early stage.

As an Associate, you will participate in all aspects of the investment process across fund investments, direct investments, and co-investments. For direct investments and co-investments, you will conduct due diligence evaluating key risk and return drivers, market dynamics, historical and projected financial performance, management teams, capital structures, and deal terms. For fund investments, you will assess the fund manager's strategy, track record, investment and execution capabilities, culture, and alignment — including meetings with senior management at top investment firms. The Associate will also monitor the macro environment and portfolio performance.

The role offers significant responsibility, broad exposure across investment types, and the chance to develop relationships with leading funds and companies globally.

Requirements: 2-4 years of experience at an investment bank, buy-side firm, or consulting firm. Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in financial modeling. Responsible, proactive, and intellectually curious. Prior interest in special situations, distressed investing, or alternative credit is a plus.