AVP/VP, Business Manager, Investment Services Management - Private Markets Infrastructure

Investment Services Private Market

The Investment Services Private Markets Department (ISPVM) is responsible for investment services for the private market across the GIC group. It is responsible for providing deal structuring and closing, portfolio monitoring, valuation, finance, operations, tax, data management and analytics services, in the execution of private market investments across Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate and Infrastructure. It is also involved in financial reporting and accounting of investment holding companies, as well as operations and financial due diligence for asset operations. 

The Business Manager will be responsible for developing the strategic business and operational solutions for the private markets Infrastructure business line, while ensuring smooth running of the day-to-day operations including analytical and business supports.  

The successful candidate will support the Department in delivering Sustainable Top Quartile Performance. Be the voice and go-to person for the business and the internal stakeholders, representing business needs. They are required to interact with people at all levels across the firm.  He/ She will also work closely with teams across 11 GIC locations, as well as counterparties and service providers across the globe. 

Responsibilities: 

Strategy development 

• Understand the strategic agenda and priorities of the business. Develop strategic blueprints to develop and implement business and operating models, programs, processes, and tools to drive synergies and strategic outcomes; supporting business growth and enable greater scalability in investments support  

Process, Platform, Change management 

• Partner across GIC functional teams to drive operational excellence, investment process digitalization, optimization, and documentation 

• Catalyst to drive business requirements and work with GIC technology teams for native private markets platform development and dashboarding capabilities 

• Collaborate across investment departments for best practice leveraging and to drive execution of cross-departmental initiatives 

Business Management 

• Oversee and coordinate process, governance, control review and audit activities, including remediations 

• Drive policies and framework review and implementation addressing business needs  

• Support annual business planning and budgeting process 

• Ongoing oversight and management of budget, cost, and business administrations 

• Support ad hoc business needs and drive deliveries aligning with business agenda 

Asset Servicing, Reporting & Controls 

• Oversee and execute a range of asset servicing and reporting activities and controls 

• Listed transactions’ coordination, order management, checks and reconciliations 

Requirements: 

• Experience in investment operations, business management and strategic planning 

• Experience in project/process management. Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills with an eye for details 

• Ability to think and communicate strategically yet operate at a tactical level when required 

• A good team player with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills 

• A versatile, proactive self-starter. Thrive on managing multiple projects and priorities 

• Good degree in Business, Finance or related fields with minimum 7 years relevant working experience in the financial services industry 

• Solid knowledge of the Infrastructure and private markets business is favorable 

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.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 3-4 days in office and 1-2 days working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

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.

Learn more about our Investment Services Private Markets Department here: https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-private-markets/