AVP/VP, Business Strategist, Fixed Income & Multi Asset

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.

Fixed Income & Multi Asset
Our team employs a broad range of investment strategies that span macro, credit, and quantitative investing, including multi-asset, benchmark-agnostic, constrained, indexed, and thematic strategies.

What impact can you make in this role?

Fixed Income & Multi Asset (FIMA) Chief Operating Officer’s Office (COOO) plays a vital role in supporting and servicing FIMA’s investment activities globally. The role of Business Strategist works directly with the FIMA COO to coordinate and implement long-term strategic planning and change management for the broader Department. The role also has primary responsibility for routine tasks that go to the Department (rather than Product) level.

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

• Work directly with FIMA COO to partner with FIMA’s senior management and stakeholders on Department-wide strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Partner closely with FIMA’s Business Managers to drive and implement business and change initiatives across the Department’s key product verticals.
• Lead and manage FIMA’s key annual business planning activities, including the Department’s annual Strategic Business Plan and budget process, as well as oversee other major finance/tax planning exercises.
• Be the primary lead for the Department’s Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and act as a central point of contact for all Internal Audit enquiries.
• Collaborate within and across departments to manage FIMA’s external relationships with counterparties and software vendors
• Proactively partner with GIC’s Corporate Services teams (including operations, risk, legal & compliance, and human resources) to simplify processes, streamline workflows, and to implement necessary change and enhance overall efficiencies.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline with at least 5-8 years of relevant work experience in financial services.
• Experience in project management, operations and/or finance is preferred.
• Knowledge of and interest in global markets, particularly fixed income.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, communications and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive, coordinate and manage projects among multiple stakeholders.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency, and is resilient.

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 Fixed Income and Multi Asset Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/fixed-income/