Vice President, Business Manager, Internal Audit Department

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. 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.

Internal Audit Department

The Internal Audit Department (IAD) is GIC’s independent assurance function, reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board. The department provides objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls across the GIC group — spanning investment, operational, financial, and technology functions.

We are seeking a Business Manager to serve as the strategic and operational backbone of the department — enabling the audit function to run efficiently, scale its capabilities, and deliver high-impact assurance across GIC’s global footprint.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that fosters a strong governance and control environment in GIC.

As the IAD business manager, you will play a pivotal role to support the department’s needs internally and ensuring its day-to-day operations run seamlessly.  You will work closely with the IAD Department Head and team Heads to drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives — allowing auditors to focus on delivering rigorous, risk-based assurance to the Audit Committee and senior management.

What will you do as a Business Manager?

• Strategy, Planning & Change Management
  • Support the Head of Internal Audit and IAD Team Heads in strategic business planning activities and the development of the annual, risk-based audit plan, ensuring alignment with GIC’s evolving risk landscape.
  • Implement changes to operating models, processes, and tools that drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the audit lifecycle, in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards.
  • Coordinate departmental changes and transformation initiatives including workflows, processes, toolkit and technology adoption — from initiation through to post-implementation.
  • Partner with IAD business partners and GIC technology teams to support advancements in audit analytics, automation, and dashboarding capabilities that enable continuous, data-driven assurance for the department.
• Business & Performance Management
  • Support the departmental budgeting, resource planning, and quarterly business review processes in collaboration with IAD team Heads.
  • Produce meaningful analytics and management reporting on audit coverage, progress against plan, issue remediation, and resourcing utilization levels.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for departmental operational matters including risk and control, ensuring timely resolution of issues and effective cross-functional alignment.
  • Oversee the IAD intranet site maintenance and conduct periodic reviews of department’s control practices, in line with GIC Enterprise control standards.
  • Provide support towards ad hoc initiatives and deliverables that advance departmental objectives and GIC’s strategic priorities.
  • Contribute actively to departmental activities including staff engagement activities, internal meetings and external industry events.

• Governance, Stakeholders & Reporting
  • Support the secretariats and coordination responsibilities for Committees under IAD’s purview, including the preparation of agendas, high-quality materials, minutes and timely follow-through on matters arising.
  • Support IAD’s engagements with External Auditors or Regulator(s), ensuring effective meeting management through the preparation of agendas, high-quality materials, minutes and timely follow-through on matters arising.
  • Contribute to IAD’s reporting processes to meet business-facing requirements and deliver outcomes that align with the department’s agenda and GIC’s strategic priorities.
  • Stay apprised of industry trends and the changing regulatory landscape, proactively strengthening internal processes and governance accordingly.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Good Degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy, or a related field, with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry; experience in business management, internal audit, risk, or strategy is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and control frameworks; familiarity with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards is an advantage.
• Strong logical thinking approach and analytics capabilities, with excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• A versatile, proactive self-starter who thrives on navigating ambiguity while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A strong team player with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to communicate strategically while operating at a tactical level when required.
• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CIA, CPA, CFA, PMP) and familiarity with AI/ LLM application into daily work processes.

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 guide 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 Internal Audit Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/internal-audit-department/