VP/SVP, Innovation & Strategy, Investment Services Management

Job description

Overview
VP/SVP, Innovation & Strategy, Investment Services Management role at GIC.


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.


Investment Services Private Market
– The Investment Services Private Market (ISPVM) Department provides strategic investment services and financial management for the Private Markets within the GIC group.

The department leverages data and emerging technologies to scale GIC’s alternative asset investments globally, covering deal structuring, due diligence and closing, financial operations across GIC’s assets, tax structuring, corporate holding structures, valuations, and financial reporting.


Investment & Deal Execution
– We are looking for a candidate to join our Investment Services Management Multi-Strategies team under the Investment & Deal Execution division, focusing on innovation and strategy.

The role will leverage AI and data to transform operating models, processes, and platforms to enhance operational effectiveness, improve decision-making, and deliver innovative solutions aligned with strategic goals.


Responsibilities
Strategy Development : Formulate and implement comprehensive business strategies and action plans to drive organizational growth and efficiency.


Understand the strategic agenda and priorities of the business.

Develop and drive implementation of new business operating models, processes and tools to deliver synergies and strategic outcomes.


Develop AI, digital, and data strategies aligned with business goals, collaborating with Technology teams.


Collaborate with partners and service providers to drive strategic market infrastructure evolution and best practices.


Project Management : Oversee enterprise and departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring effective change management and alignment with strategic goals for the department’s data, technology, and operating models.


Serve as a catalyst to translate enterprise-level strategies into business-specific implementations.


Partner across GIC teams to formulate initiatives in line with strategic objectives; drive operational excellence and digital transformation.


Drive active monitoring of change implementation; design and roll-out change management interventions and ensure timely adaptation of implementation plans as needed.


Implement analytics tools and leverage data-driven insights to continuously optimize processes and platforms, improving user engagement and operational decision-making.


Business Management : Develop and operationalize enterprise and departmental policies and frameworks to enhance organizational performance.


Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in private markets, identifying opportunities to innovate and enhance digital platforms.


Oversee and execute a range of ad hoc and recurring asset servicing and operational controls activities through digitized workflows and integrated datasets.


Support annual business planning and budgeting process.


Ongoing oversight and management of budget, cost, and business administration.


Support ad hoc business needs and drive deliveries aligning with the business agenda.


Qualifications
Degree in Business, Finance, or related fields with 10-15 years of relevant experience in financial services and/or strategy consulting.


Proven experience in strategic planning and project management.


Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills; ability to communicate strategically yet operate at a tactical level when required.


Ability to drive change and foster collaboration across departments.


Versatile, proactive self-starter who thrives in ambiguity while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.


Robust data analytics capabilities; ability to translate complex information into clear insights.


Solid knowledge of private markets is a plus.


Work Environment & Values
We are committed to a forward-looking, inclusive work environment and to delivering impact.

Our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence guide day-to-day decisions and our approach to collaboration.


Flexibility
GIC offices are vibrant hubs for ideation and professional growth.

Our teams come into the office four days per week to benefit from in-person collaboration, with flexibility to choose home-working days as needed.


Equal Opportunity
GIC is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.


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