Location: Singapore
Job Function: Risk & Performance Management Department
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 15863
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.
Risk and Performance Management Department (RPMD)
The Risk and Performance Management Department is responsible for the independent assessment, measurement, monitoring and reporting of GIC’s investment, credit and operational risk profiles.
Risk Infrastructure (RI)
You will play a pivotal role as the head of the Risk Infrastructure team within our Risk and Performance Management Department. This role is designed for a dynamic, self-motivated leader with a strong background in risk management, systems, and data.
Your role will involve implementing advanced data and systems that are essential for thorough risk and performance analysis and reporting. You will be instrumental in tackling a broad spectrum of risk issues that affect GIC. Additionally, you will play a vital part in reshaping the firm's data architecture and advancing our AI application initiatives in the risk management space.
Joining us means becoming part of a world-class team, driving digital transformation, and having unparalleled access to all asset classes. We are on the lookout for someone who can bring their expertise and leadership to our team, propelling us forward in our risk management effort.
Responsibilities:
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Provide oversight over the systems and data infrastructure needed to support risk management activities within RPMD.
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Lead a team of system specialists responsible for managing the life cycle of enterprise risk and performance systems which includes running the business operations and working with the relevant stakeholders to maintain and enhance the systems.
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Manage escalations with Technology Group in design and implementation of technology solutions to meet end-user requirements.
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Ensure alignment of standards, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with internal Technology and Data policies and standards.
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With RPMD being a key data consumer, actively take part and drive enterprise-wide data initiatives to improve the firm’s data infrastructure, which include the design of enterprise data models (e.g., entity and security master), review of data operating model and execution of large-scale data migration projects.
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Oversee the design of RPMD’s data architecture (analytical data marts, data services etc.) as well as its alignment with the overall data strategy of the firm.
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Engage senior stakeholders (risk managers, front office, corporate services, vendors etc.) to communicate and resolve key issues.
Requirements:
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A good Degree in Banking & Finance, Engineering or Data related fields of study. Risk management certification (e.g., FRM) or quant finance training (e.g., MFE) will be an added advantage.
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At least 10 years of relevant experience in Risk Management roles (methodologies, analytics, production, data management) within financial institutions.
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Strong understanding of financial instruments across various asset classes (equities, fixed income, commodities, derivatives etc). Exposure to private market asset classes (private equity, real estate, infrastructure) will be helpful.
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Good working knowledge of risk methodologies and analytics across market and counterparty credit risks.
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Good understanding of financial data sets (security and entity reference data, transactions, valuations, portfolio, rates etc) and data models used for operational and analytics data (such as design of data warehouse).
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Highly process oriented with experience designing and managing risk systems and operations.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with Technology and Data partners and articulate complex issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
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Able to influence and operate at a senior management level.
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Proven team management experience.
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.
We are 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 Risk & Performance Management Department here:
https://gic.careers/departments/risk-performance-management-department/
