Associate/AVP, Investment Services Management (Contract)
Singapore, SG
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.
Portfolio Execution Group
Portfolio Execution Group encompasses multiple teams that perform a range of functional roles including trade execution, funding & liquidity management, securities financing, and applied quantitative research. This group comprises four sub-teams – Global Trading Unit (GTU), Balance Sheet Management Group (BMG), Applied Research Unit (ARU), and Business Strategy & Management (BSM).
We are looking for an Associate/AVP, Investment Services Management (1 year contract). The candidate will be part of the BSM team and work closely with the Balance Sheet Management Group.
What will you do as an Associate/AVP, Investment Services Management (Contract)?
- Support the BMG Portfolio Managers in the operations and implementation of their investment activities, e.g. trade lifecycle management, orders preparation, pre-trade compliance and post-trade checks.
- Process securities lending restrictions, loans tagging, reconciliation and balances reporting.
- Assist in the administration of securities borrowing, lending, and recalls.
- Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the Securities Finance system.
- Provide inputs to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Degree in Finance, Business, or related fields with a minimum of 2-4 years' of relevant working experience in the financial services industry.
- Committed and motivated individual who has a strong sense of urgency, is meticulous, and enjoys working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently, and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of securities finance and the investment process/operations, and proficient in end user computing tools (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Tableau) is preferred.
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
As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.
Learn more about our Portfolio Execution Group Department here:
https://gic.careers/group/portfolio-execution-group/