Associate/AVP, Forensic Analyst (Public Equities)

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.

Public Equities (EQ)
We generate sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets. Strategies include total return strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative return strategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships with corporates provide us with opportunities to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance.

What will you do as an Associate/AVP, Forensic Analyst?

• Assess the integrity and reliability of financial statements, corporate records, and accounting systems of both current and future investments from a forensic accounting viewpoint
• Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of allegations presented in adverse equity research reports, assess the credibility and accuracy of the claims, and employ advanced investigative techniques to identify potential fraudulent conduct
• Highlight financial crime and fraud risks to investments from differences in market perception of financial statements versus the objective, underlying reality
• Focused approach in uncovering irregularities, fraud and hidden financial risks by meticulously analyzing financial data, understanding the context of transactions, and applying legal and accounting principles
• Able to provide clear, evidence-based insights that can be used in dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Give opinions on the suitability of investments from an accounting point of view
• Help due diligence teams in their assessment of private market investments' financial statements, accounting, and financial reporting systems
• Assess the impact of changing Accounting Standards on the financial statements of investee companies
• Play an integral part in the investment teams' due diligence to execute investments by being part of a robust risk assessment process

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA)
• Forensic accounting or transaction services experience of at least 2 to 4 years in an accounting/law/finance setting
• Exceptional research and investigative skills with the ability to discern and analyze information beyond its face value
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills to work with 6 equities teams in 4 locations across the world
• Excellent communication and investigative report drafting capabilities to impart technically well-judged but commercial opinions to highly experienced and senior investment analysts and portfolio managers
• Pragmatism and a willingness to work to tight deadlines
• Strong critical thinking and the ability to look at all proposals with a degree of skepticism
• Multiple industry sector exposure

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.

Learn More
Learn more about our Public Equities Department here: https://gic.careers/group/public-equities/

Our PRIME Values

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC's PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.