AVP/VP, Trader, Global Trading Unit, Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group - Equities

Posting date:	23 June 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	23 July 2026
Location:	London, UK
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	GIC (London) Private Limited / GIC Private Markets, Private Limited
Job type:	Permanent
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Summary

AVP/VP, Trader, Global Trading Unit, Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group - Equities
Location: London, GB
Job Function: Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 16879




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.



Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group

The Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group (PESG) oversees the end‑to‑end completion and implementation of GIC’s Total Portfolio.



With teams in Singapore, London, and New York, PESG provides a full spectrum of services for the Total Portfolio. These include trading, funding and liquidity management, securities lending, portfolio rebalancing, applied quantitative research, and counterparty relationship management. The team also delivers systematic portfolio solutions and innovation, such as portfolio construction techniques and tail‑risk management, to strengthen total portfolio construction and resilience.



Working closely with other investment teams, PESG provides tailored execution solutions and advisory, leveraging market insights, advanced data analytics and technology to ensure investment ideas are implemented with precision to achieve optimal portfolio outcomes.



Through its integrated approach, PESG ensures GIC’s Total Portfolio is managed seamlessly and dynamically to support long‑term capital allocation, risk management, and investment resiliency, all while keeping GIC agile and well positioned to capture opportunities across market cycles.



Global Trading Unit (GTU)

The Global Trading Unit (GTU) is GIC's execution and trading solutions team, turning investment ideas into trades across asset classes. As the bridge between investment teams and the market, we drive smart execution, innovative trading solutions and actionable market intelligence. Powered by our traders, technology and deep market connectivity, we trade with precision across global markets, delivering best execution for GIC's portfolios.





What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that seeks to deliver top-tier trade execution, to efficiently manage total portfolio liquidity, and to improve asset utilisation for GIC. We are looking for a candidate, with a good understanding of financial instruments and markets as well as strong analytical and programming skills; to join the GTU team in London as a Trader that focuses on equities trading.



What will you do as an AVP/VP?

Partner closely with portfolio management teams to manage execution risks and provide solutions to implement investment views across EMEA Equities markets including both cash instruments and derivatives, utilising a range of execution methods (both voice & electronic)
Synthesize market themes and insights, produce timely and differentiated intelligence to GIC stakeholders
Work closely with colleagues from the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to gain insights from trading data in order to continuously sharpen execution, and further improve upon GTU’s trading technology suite in areas such as automated trading, pre- and post-trade checks, and market surveillance
Build and maintain strong relationships with GIC’s counterparties and liquidity providers via strong interpersonal and communication skills


What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

Relevant trading experience in EMEA equity markets across cash equities and derivatives
Ability to program in Python, and passion for gaining insights from data would be a plus
Excellent oral and written communication with strong negotiation skills; effective in building interpersonal relationships to positively impact business outcomes
Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with attention to details
Pleasant, dynamic, resilient, self-motivated and team oriented

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