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Michael

Senior Vice President

Fixed Income & Multi Asset

Michael

Michael is a Portfolio Manager in the Securitized Products Group (SPG) within the Fixed Income department, where he invests in Consumer Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) and residential mortgage credit securities. Additionally, he invests in external funds within his product classes when opportunities require more operational capabilities.  

Outside of work, Michael’s life naturally revolves around his family as a father of three young kids. He finds immense joy in watching his kids grow and learn new things. 

Why did you decide to join GIC?

I was contacted by a recruiter as the SPG team was conducting a search. The opportunity to join GIC intrigued me because it seemed more entrepreneurial, offering the chance to expand the scope and scale of the projects I work on.   

What does your typical workday look like?

With our hybrid work arrangement, I either commute on the train, using the time to catch up on the news, or get an early start at home on portfolio review and surveillance work.

 While each portfolio manager on our team covers unique asset classes, we regularly have morning meetings to discuss opportunities we are seeing in our respective sectors.  Most mornings include reviewing new issue deals & secondary bid lists for the day. For lunch, our team typically goes out to eat together.

In the afternoons, I usually like to have a few meetings during the week with issuers or fund managers so I can hear different perspectives or learn about new potential opportunities. After work, I usually have dinner with my wife and then read to our kids before putting them to bed. 

What do you like most about working here?

The variety in my day-to-day work and the firm’s openness to new ideas. As a large long-term investor, we are seen as an ideal partner for issuers and are often approached with interesting opportunities.  

How would you describe the learning & development culture at GIC?

I joined GIC as a mid-career hire with significant experience already under my belt. Despite this, I have been able to pick up new asset classes within securitised products, especially after demonstrating a thorough understanding of the associated risks. Additionally, the experience of going through new product approvals at GIC has enhanced my project management skills, adding a valuable dimension to my professional development that will be beneficial in the future. 

What you should know before joining GIC

Be prepared to take on a significant amount of responsibility. GIC manages a substantial amount of capital with a relatively lean staff, which means each team member plays a crucial role.