AVP, Risk & Control Officer - Infrastructure Risk Oversight, Technology Group

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.

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. 

What impact can you make in this role?
You will be empowered to be at the top of your game by providing strategic partnership, and innovative technology solutions that supports GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.

What will you do as a AVP, Risk & Control Officer - Infrastructure Risk Oversight?

• Drive compliance with operational risk processes and manage technology, information, and cybersecurity risks within various business areas, in line with the firm's risk appetite and regulatory requirements
• Plan and conduct technology, information, and cybersecurity gap assessment to identify possible risks at each stage of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), evaluating relevant mitigating controls and measuring residual risk
• Collaborate with other business divisions to drive compliance with technology, information and cybersecurity policies and standards
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of technology, information, and cybersecurity risk controls, identifying any control weaknesses and recommending improvements
• Facilitate risk and control awareness training on technology, information, and cybersecurity across the firm to ensure understanding and compliance, driving initiatives to promote a risk-based approach to application development within respective business areas
• Prepare regular risk and control reports for senior management, highlighting key audit, risks, and control issues
• Coordinate with ITRM and third-line/Internal Audit risk functions to ensure a unified approach to audit & risk management

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? 

• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly desirable
• Familiarity with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) processes and practices
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for technology and cybersecurity
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and thematic reviews
• Strong understanding of technology, information, and cybersecurity risks and controls
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams across the organization
• Strong reporting skills, with the ability to monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk controls
• Ability to prepare clear and concise risk and control reports for senior management

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 
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.

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