AVP/VP, Business Manager

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

Portfolio Execution Group​

The Portfolio Execution Group (PEG) comprises teams involved in a broad range of functional roles, including trading, treasury, securities financing, counterparty relationship management and applied quantitative research.

The Business Strategy & Management (BSM) function works closely with the departments leadership team to drive PEG’s strategic agenda, facilitate the development of new capabilities and products, oversees the departments governance and controls, drives technology rollouts, and looks after the general business management such as resource and budget planning.

What impact can you make in this role?

As we continuously refine and evolve the function to deliver value to GIC, we are looking for one more colleague to join the BSM team as a Business Manager in Singapore.

What will you do as an AVP/VP, Business Manager?

1. Strategy and Analytics
• Develop and implement strategic plans to grow PEGs value-add to GIC
• Project manage change initiatives from initiation to post-implementation, including interfacing with other functions across GIC
• Produce meaningful analytics to report strategy performance, financials, review pipelines, resources and budgets
• Drive independent workstreams in the context of broader team projects (as part of PEG’s and GIC’s strategic initiatives)
• Synthesize clear takeaways from complex information into clear insights and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods
2. Business Product Management
• (Jointly with the business heads) define product vision(s) and strategies that are aligned with GIC’s and PEG’s business goals
• Gather and prioritize requirements from key stakeholders
• Translate business needs into technical solutions that help advance the function
• Manage the product roadmap and ensure timely delivery of new features
• Define objective key results and monitor / track the product performance
3. Business Management
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements, achieving sufficient gains in efficiencies and cost reductions
• Act as the central point of contact for operational issues within PEG
• Resolve front office issues and potential roadblocks arising from execution, operational, risk and compliance considerations
• Ensure policies and controls are followed within PEG; work closely with risk and compliance teams to address issues and/or audits
• Stay updated on GICs activities as well as market / regulatory developments (affecting GIC)

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

The ideal candidate possesses a blend of technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills that enable her / him to effectively perform the role of a business manager in PEG, drive the development of the function and navigate the complexity of the organization. Continuous learning and adaptability are also crucial to stay ahead in this dynamic and competitive field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA designation is preferred)
• At least 4-6 years of experience in either business management within the financial institutions sector and / or corporate strategy / top tier strategy consulting
• Good understanding of financial products, markets, and instruments. Global perspective and understanding of global economic trends
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data
• Strong data capabilities (ideally with some coding experience; at a minimum Tableau / Excel)
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to manage international client relationships
• Adaptability and resilience to handle high-pressure situations and recover from setbacks

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

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 in the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Portfolio Execution Group​ Department here: https://gic.careers/group/portfolio-execution-group/