Associate/AVP, Business Management, 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?
The Business Management team plays a vital role in providing business and project management service to Fixed Income & Multi Asset (FIMA) globally.  This includes the implementation of new strategic initiatives and products, driving cross-team collaboration across the organization to enable the department’s portfolio managers and investment analysts to properly execute and monitor their investments and portfolio companies in a timely and efficient manner, while ensuring appropriate protection of operational risks.

What will you do as an Associate/ AVP in the Business Management team?
•    Manage FIMA business and change initiatives from initiation to post-implementation review, partnering with stakeholders within FIMA and across corporate support functions. 
•    Proactively review and implement process improvements to drive efficiency gains, speed to market and operational risk mitigation. 
•    Work with corporate functional support teams (including operations, risk, technology, tax, trading, audit, legal and compliance) to embed external regulatory and internal policy guidelines, drive governance controls, streamline workflows & system deployments.
•    Resolve systemic front office issues and potential roadblocks arising from execution, operational, risk and compliance considerations.
•    Review and evaluate root causes to systematically address issues relating to existing business workflows as well as various third-party and in-house platforms.
•    Partner with other COO functions within FIMA to ensure smooth continuity of business and operations.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
•    Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline with at least 3-5 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
Learn more about our Fixed Income and Multi Asset Department here: https://gic.careers/group/fixed-income/