AVP, Network Management

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.

Investment Services Public Markets

We strive to support business groups with digital capabilities and deliver environmental, social and governance focused capabilities, and market expertise.

Network management 

You will be part of a team that manages internal and external service provider stakeholders, navigating changes in local market regulations and identifying their impact on GIC’s operational processes supporting investment activities. 

The team is responsible for the appointment and ongoing service performance monitoring of these service providers, ensuring high standards of asset servicing and operational efficiency.

What impact can you make in this role? 

You will play a crucial role in managing GIC's external relationships, including service providers, counterparties, and clients. This role requires strong communication and involves close collaboration with senior management, external counterparts and various internal teams to meet business needs and priorities. 

What will you do as an AVP, Network Management? 

Strategic Engagements & Vendor Management: Identify and work closely with senior management and key stakeholders to engage and manage strategic partnerships to align with business priorities and focus areas. 

• • Drive relationship management with external counterparties, custodians, and client, ensuring alignment with business objectives and services.
  • Negotiate fees, service levels, and contracts to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services.
  • Conduct formal due diligence and risk-based performance reviews for vendor and custodian partnerships.

Project Management: 

• • Support the delivery of various projects, such as service provider RFP assessments which requires tight coordination of multiple tracks and clear communication of direction and timelines for the teams involved while delivering quality results.

Service Performance Management: 

• • Oversee Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies for continuous process improvement in service delivery.
  • Define and implement frameworks for assessing operational risks and use predictive analytics to mitigate potential threats.

Regulatory and Market Monitoring:

• • Act as the firm’s representative for regulatory engagements, navigating changes in global financial and operational regulations.
  • Conduct impact assessment of regulatory and market structural changes, proactively proposing updates to operational frameworks.

Digital Transformation:

• • Champion the implementation of AI-enabled performance monitoring and reporting solutions to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with IT and internal teams to integrate operational technology platforms into day-to-day network management processes.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field with at least 3-6 years of relevant working experience. 
• Good understanding and knowledge of post-trade operations and regulations
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to collaborate well with internal and external counterparts in a dynamic environment.
• Independent and self-motivated with excellent organizational and time-management abilities to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and effective communication skills.  Capable of articulating and presenting business cases and justifications to drive decision-making where appropriate.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Good grasp of China financial markets regulatory and infrastructure is advantageous.  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL skills and emerging AI toolkits is beneficial.  

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.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer 
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Investment Services Public Markets Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-public-markets/