Associate, Trade Management & Asset Servicing

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 worldwide.

Investment Services Public Markets

We are an integrated investment service team that uses data and emerging technologies to provide services for public market investment activities strategically and tactically. The team houses GIC’s global trade execution management, custody control and asset servicing, investment monitoring, regulatory compliance, futures and derivative clearing operations, collateral management, pricing and valuations, data solutions and services and asset rebalancing as well as operational due diligence. 

Investment Execution & Trade Operations

We are seeking a qualified Associate to join our Trade Management & Asset Servicing team. The primary focus will be supporting trading activities across multiple asset classes and Execution Management Services. The successful candidate will manage a global portfolio covering various Securities instruments across Equities, Fixed Income and will be responsible for managing cash projections across multiple currencies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end operational support for trading activities across Fixed Income, Currency, and Equities asset classes, covering the full trade lifecycle from trade capture, affirmation, and confirmation through to settlement and post-settlement activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of external instructions and trade bookings, ensuring sufficient funding and compliance with internal and custodian bank cut-off times.
• Manage daily cash positioning, fund squaring, and liquidity to support investment and funding activities, ensuring optimal use of cash across multiple currencies and accounts.
• Monitor and enhance the service delivery standards of custodian banks, clearers, and broker networks, focusing on confirmations, settlements, and transaction processing.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with external service providers to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Collaborate with technology teams to identify and implement AI-driven solutions tailored to address operational challenges and optimize processes.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance productivity and service quality.
• Implement strategies to mitigate operational risks while maintaining robust operational controls in line with industry best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Computer Science or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial operations roles, with a strong understanding of trade support and cash management processes.
• Ability to empower others with upskilling opportunities around technology ideation, with proficiency in analytical tools such as MS Excel, Python, and data visualization platforms like Tableau.
• Familiarity with AI toolkits, data management principles, data modeling and/or data integration, and technologies including SQL.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, and a drive for operational excellence.
• Possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Proactive in staying up to date with industry developments, market structures, and relevant technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external counterparts, including investment professionals and traders.
• A collaborative team player who is self-motivated and thrives in dynamic work environments.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results.

Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $100,000 and $135,000.  Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn more about our Investment Services Public Markets here: https://gic.careers/departments/investment-services-public-markets/