Associate, Insurance Systems and Processes, Real Estate (contract)

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.

Real Estate

We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.

Business Management & Operations

The Real Estate Business Management & Operations team plays a vital role to provide business management and transaction execution support to Real Estate Investment Professionals globally. This includes developing governance structures for the Real Estate business, propagating industry best practices, improving efficiency by process design, coordinating deal execution and closings, and overseeing the process of identification and presenting data to ensure GIC Real Estate continues to retain its competitive edge. The team also manages the Real Estate portfolio insurance program to ensure appropriate protection of downside risks.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to support the development of Real Estate’s Insurance systems capabilities to join our team on a 12-month contract.

What will you do as an Associate in the Business Management & Operations team?

• Coordinate the insurance data collection process, handle data queries and resolve any data anomalies.
• With supervision, partner with RE colleagues and other departments to streamline and enhance the processes relating to Insurance.
• Analyze existing datasets and support data migration strategies, which may include data cleansing to ensure data brought over from legacy systems are of good quality.
• Collaborate with GIC colleagues to design new dashboards for analytics and monitoring of the RE insurance portfolio.
• Work with technology teams to maintain documentation, perform testing, manage defect tracking and escalate any risk areas to the project sponsor and project lead.
• General insurance function related support as directed.

What qualification or skills should you possess in this role?

• Minimum 2 years working experience and good academic qualifications in relevant fields, with experience in business analysis, systems migration and implementation of major projects in financial institutions preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL is a must.
• Knowledge in programming or data visualization tools such as Python, Tableau or Power BI would be an advantage.
• Relevant knowledge of commercial insurance would be an advantage.
• Able to communicate effectively between users and developers and articulate ideas or solutions clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and project management skills and ability to manage timelines well.
• Resourcefulness and ability to problem solve, as well as being able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess great learning agility and desire to learn, comfortable in attaining new skills to aid day to day work.

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 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 Real Estate Department here: https://gic.careers/group/real-estate/