SVP, Threat Operations - Cyber Security Assurance & Defense

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 12 locations 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.

Technology Group

We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.

Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Resilience (CSR)

We design, build, and secure the technology foundations that power GIC’s global investment operations. We aim to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure that empowers our people and businesses to perform securely, efficiently, and effectively.

You will be a part of an independent function to protect the firm’s information technology and digital assets, including business data, from external threats, manage operational risks, and to facilitate the firm’s digitalization journey in a secure manner.

What impact can you make in this role?

The SVP Threat Operations provides leadership and management for the organization’s cybersecurity operations which includes threat‑intelligence, the management and operations of key cybersecurity controls, and serves as the organization’s Cybersecurity Incident Commander (CIC) during major security events. This person will operate as part of a global cybersecurity defense organization, provide operational leadership, while also leading the coordinated response to high‑impact events, ensuring rapid containment, eradication, and recovery.

What will you do as an SVP Threat Operations?

• Manage and lead a multidisciplinary cybersecurity operations team as part of follow-the-sun operations
• Manage and operate detective, preventive and response related security controls (such as DLP, EDR and Cloud Security Controls and others as necessary)
• Manage relationships with external threat intelligence providers and ISACs
• Manage GIC’s cybersecurity vendors and ensure robust operational and service excellence
• Assume overall CIC role for all high‑severity cyber events; Activate the Incident Response Playbook, assemble the cross‑functional response team, and set clear objectives and timelines.
• Manage and respond to escalated events from Security Operations Center
• Risk assesses, review and approve time sensitive cybersecurity requests that may impair global business operations.
• Manage threat monitoring and security posture of GIC’s portfolio companies
• Manage cybersecurity events affecting GIC investment partners such as GPs and LPs
• Mentor talent, define career paths, and foster a culture of curiosity and rigor.
• Partner with various Business Units to resolve issues, identify root cause and speed up remediation.
• Represent the leadership team at internal meetings, industry conferences and relevant peer groups.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? 

• 15+ years in cybersecurity, with ≥ 5 years in senior leadership overseeing either threat intelligence, threat operations, offensive security, security assurance or incident response functions.
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale incident responses.
• Deep knowledge of security controls such as Network Detection & Response (NDR), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Security Event Information Management (SIEM) or Cloud Security
• Familiar with platforms leveraging AI for cyber defense and automation is an advantage. This includes good knowledge on cyber analytics platforms.
• Familiar with securing AI systems using common and well-established frameworks.
• Experience with incident‑response frameworks (NIST 800‑61, SANS, ISO 27035).
• Ability to synthesize raw data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; capable of briefing executives, boards, and media during crises.
• Demonstrated success partnering across Tech, Legal, Compliance and various business units.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, InfoSec, or related field.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC GCTI, Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA), GIAC GCIH (Incident Handler), or vendor‑specific certs (PCNSE, CrowdStrike Falcon Admin).
• Experience in working financial services is preferred
• Participation in global cyber‑threat‑sharing initiatives (FS-ISAC)

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 $190,000 and $240,000.  Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.

Learn more about our Technology Group here: https://gic.careers/group/technology-group/