AVP, GIC Global Markets Development

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 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. 

GIC Private Equity 

We deploy capital in areas where we can utilise our comparative advantages, namely, a long investment horizon, global presence, sector expertise, as well as skilled, and experienced teams. 

Technology Investment Group (TIG) 

TIG invests across the lifecycle of technology companies, investing directly in private and public companies and serving as a limited partner in top-tier tech funds. 

GIC's Technology Investment Group (TIG) manages most of GIC’s early stage investments, through venture capital funds, co-investments, and direct investments. TIG is a global team with presence in Silicon Valley, New York, and India.  

TIG's mission is to forge long-term financial and strategic relationships with its global partners. It is focused on helping its portfolio companies, entrepreneurs, and fellow asset managers navigate opportunities associated with technological disruption.     

Bridge Forum 

The Bridge Forum is GIC's business development platform, which connects the world’s most innovative early stage technology companies with our partners around the world. Through 1:1 connections, C-level and Founder-led events, dinners, social gatherings, and executive briefings, we convene our network to accelerate critical technology initiatives. Our mission is to drive innovation, evolved ways of thinking, and to be meaningful thought partners in accelerating digital transformation. 

The Bridge Forum Summit is our annual, invite-only conference that explores emerging technologies, tech-forward ways of thinking, and brings together participants from all over the world. All attendees and invitees are global, C-level decision makers. 

Past Bridge Forum events have featured speakers like Ray Dalio (Founder of Bridgewater Associates), Reid Hoffman (Founder of LinkedIn), Max Levchin (Founder of PayPal and Affirm), Patrick Collison (Founder of Stripe), David Solomon (CEO of Goldman Sachs), Sarah Friar (CFO at OpenAI), Mustafa Suleyman (CEO of Microsoft AI), Ali Ghodsi (Co-Founder & CEO at Databricks), Marc Andreessen (Founder of a16z),  among many others, as well as more than 300 C-suites from the top financial institutions across Asia and beyond. You can read more about the Bridge Forum here: https://bridgeforum.io/ 

What impact can you make in this role? 

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, self-starting Business Development hire to join our diverse, global team focused on venture and growth investing to elevate the Bridge Forum into the world’s leading platform for high-impact business connections. 

The role involves building and cultivating strategic partnerships for GIC’s portfolio companies, which are high-growth technology businesses in pursuit of a variety of commercialization and expansion goals.

As a member of this team, you will (1) support our global business development efforts, especially in the US and Asia, (2) work with the GIC ecosystem of portfolio companies on domestic and international go-to-market and other strategic initiatives, (3) expand our enterprise network of senior executives from the Global 2000 and other leading companies, and (4) generate market development opportunities for strategic GIC partners and portfolio companies.

You will have the opportunity to be immersed in a global technology investing team that has partnered with disruptive companies such as Anthropic, Databricks, Stripe, DoorDash, Affirm, Ramp, Rippling, ClickHouse, Snowflake, Notion, and more. 

What will you do as an AVP? 

As an AVP, you will play a key supporting role in building and deepening relationships across the global technology ecosystem. You will work closely with senior team members to execute partnership initiatives, manage relationship pipelines, and contribute to strategic engagement efforts with leading technology companies and enterprise executives. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support relationship development with Founders and senior leadership from innovative technology companies. 

• Engage with Fortune 2000 executives (CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs) to facilitate technology-focused discussions. 

• Conduct research and analysis on vertical industries to identify partnership opportunities and whitespace for growth. 

• Manage and maintain the relationship management database, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights. 

• Coordinate and prepare briefing materials, agendas, and background documents for key meetings. 

• Assist in organizing and executing ecosystem events such as executive briefings, dinners, and small group sessions. 

• Execute outbound engagement to technology companies globally to initiate relationship-building conversations. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of partnership initiatives. 

• Gain exposure to venture capital and technology growth investing through active participation in team projects. 

What qualifications or skills should you possess? 

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in a partner- or customer-facing role (e.g., business development, partnerships, venture capital, community development, platform, or sales). 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and support senior stakeholders effectively. 

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and follow-through. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine interest in technology and innovation. 

• Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or additional certifications a plus. 

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 $130,000 and $170,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance. 

Learn More 

Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/