AVP, Transaction Management (2-year Contract)

Date posted: October 16, 2023
Category: Asset Management
Job Type: Contract
Location: London

Investment Services Private Markets

We manage deal structuring, due diligence and closing. We provide financial operations to GIC’s private equity, infrastructure, and real estate assets, as well as tax structuring, corporate holding structures, valuations, and financial reporting.

Transaction Management Team

The role of the Transaction Management team at GIC is to work in unison with the investment teams to project-manage the smooth and timely closing of private markets transactions.

The number of strategies covered and the complexities of the deals as well as the significant deal flow, requires extreme attention to detail, elite organizational skills and clear and concise communication with various stakeholders.

A high level of understanding of private markets investments along with creative thinking and proper time-management is vital in terms of effectively dealing with the complex nature of the deals and short timelines.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that provides investment services on private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and cross-strategy investments.

Responsibilities

  • 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 / from external partners to facilitate closing with internal stakeholders

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Good understanding of the documentation of private investment transactions, company secretarial practices and the nuances of PE transactions (equity and debt)

  • 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

  • Ability to appreciate and work within internal structures and adherence to policies

  • 4-6 years’ in a similar environment of handling investment documentation/ structuring /execution 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.

Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

The Halo Code explicitly protects employees who come to work with natural hair and protective hairstyles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities. By adopting the Halo Code, we are proactively taking a stand to ensure that no member of our workforce faces barriers or judgments because of their Afro-textured hair.

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 proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please email HRLDO@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Investment Services Private Markets Department here: https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-private-markets/