Location: Tokyo
Job Function: Real Estate
Job Type: Contract
Req ID: 15962
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.
Real Estate
We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.
Portfolio Monitoring
We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Real Estate Asia Portfolio Monitoring (PM) team in Japan as a Business Analyst.
PM forms part of the Real Estate Asset Management function within RE where it’s focus lies in operational and reporting capabilities in the asset management scope of activities.
The role will report to the Senior Vice President of Portfolio Monitoring for Asia.
What will you do as a Business Analyst in the Real Estate Portfolio Monitoring team?
Asset Management Operations
- Quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting of portfolio data for the Real Estate portfolio
- Support the annual budgeting process and co-ordinate the annual strategic asset planning process
- Support the collection and quality review of real estate operating data from external operating partners
- Evaluate and analyse investment performance data including investment returns, market values and other property-level operating data as part of periodic reporting activities
- Process advisory, being a Subject Matter Expert for real estate processes in the authorization lists, guides and manuals
- Assist with other asset management functions as required
Technology and Process Improvement
- Actively participate in process improvements that create efficiencies and support capability to the asset management and investment professionals
- Identify business requirements and develop business analytics for the purpose of enhancing business insights
Others
- Project management role amongst internal and external parties to support portfolio management activities
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Real Estate / Business Management or equivalent
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment portfolio operations, ideally with institutional real estate asset management or property management knowledge
- At least foundational understanding of real estate drivers and valuation principles. Familiar with processes in cashflow modeling and appreciation of real estate performance matrices is preferred
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, knowledge of Macros and VBA
- Comfortable with large datasets, and adept at manipulating data to deliver insights about the portfolio
- Inquisitive self-starter, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to drive co-ordination and project manage amongst multiple stakeholders
- Fluency in both Japanese and English languages a must
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 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 about our Real Estate Department here: https://gic.careers/group/real-estate/
