Job Description

GIC is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Investment Services Public Markets

We strive to support business groups with digital capabilities and deliver environmental, social and governance focused capabilities, and market expertise.

Custody & Investment Monitoring Services

You will help to deliver custody management services and fund execution services to ensure that we meet business needs and to fulfil our fiduciary duty to our client. Our global team is instrumental to manage our regulatory obligations through investment monitoring and reporting.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that is an integrated investment service team that partners the business in providing services to support public markets investment.

We are looking for an Assistant Vice President / Vice President to join our Fund Execution Services team to support Public Markets (Funds) Investments. The successful candidate will support funds investment strategies in delivering sustainable top quartile performance. The candidate will interact with people at all levels across the firm. He/She will also need to work closely with stakeholders in Singapore and New York, as well as counterparties and service providers across the globe.

What will you do as an AVP, Fund Execution Services?

• Accountable for fund service deliveries such as Performance Returns/NAV updates, managing capital activity and life cycle (subscriptions / redemptions / capital call), monitoring of invested funds including investment guidelines, management/performance fees, contractual agreements
• Responsible for developing and implementing control and compliance procedures related to fund services
• Build up rapport with investment and deal team, recognised as functional expert and value-adding to the investment execution process
• Establish strong business network within the organization for effective cross-team collaboration
• Establish strong service delivery with external service providers including banks and fund administrator
• Deliver strategic changes for service improvements and support business growth
• Proactive in keeping abreast with current fund industry issues and developments
• Perform overall coaching and developing of the fund service team to drive performance excellence

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Degree in either business, finance, engineering, technology or related field with at least 6-8 years of relevant work experience in the alternative investment fund industry, preferably hedge funds services or fund administrators
• Broad knowledge and understanding of service offerings within the fund service functions, eg NAV calculation, Accounting, Capital Calls, fund structure
• Structured thinker and innovative problem solver with an eye for detail
• Passion for excellence with ability to lead and drive through changes and process improvements
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communications and analytical skills, who is able to lead and deliver the team\xe2\x80\x99s mandate.
• Driven self-starter, with strong initiative, who is hands-on and comfortable to manage multiple tasks, is confident to engage different stakeholders well, and can work independently to deliver outcomes
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and is resilient to challenges
• Having leadership experience is preferred
• Good working knowledge with MS Office, in particular MS Excel (e.g. proficiency with pivot table) is a must. Good working knowledge with data visualization requirements and tools such as Tableau, and experience with SQL, VBA, Python or basic programming skills is highly 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 Investment Services Public Markets Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-public-markets/

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