Location: Singapore
Job Function: Technology Group
Job Type: Permanent
Req ID: 17089
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. 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.
Technology Group
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.
Enterprise and Data Technology
Enterprise & Data Technology builds and advances the technology that underpins our enterprise and data capabilities. It brings together our core technology and data experts to design and deliver platforms for integration, analytics, and innovation. By combining these strengths into one coordinated group, we create seamless solutions that connect systems, improve data accessibility, and leverage AI at the platform level to enable smarter decision-making. Through modern, scalable, and secure technology, the team empowers the organisation with tools that drive insight, collaboration, and operational excellence.
What impact can you make in this role?
You will strive to build a high-performance enterprise data infrastructure, and create a results-driven approach with data products.
What will you do as the Head of Corporate Technology?
As the Managing Director (MD) of Corporate Technology, you will lead the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of technology platforms and services that enable GIC’s corporate functions - including HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities Management, and Communications - to operate efficiently, securely, and with digital excellence. You will:
- Define and execute the Corporate Technology strategy aligned with GIC’s enterprise technology roadmap and long-term business objectives
- Be hands-on in technology leadership, engaging directly in solution design, architecture discussions, and key implementation decisions to ensure technical robustness and alignment with enterprise standards
- Drive digital transformation across corporate functions through automation, data integration, analytics, and user-centric design
- Oversee enterprise systems (e.g., SAP S4Hana,SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, Anaplan, Coupa, etc) (e.g., HRIS, ERP, document management, collaboration tools, and workflow platforms)
- Ensure technology governance and compliance, maintaining high standards of cybersecurity, data privacy, and operational resilience
- Partner closely with Engineering and Functional teams to co-create technology solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with functional priorities
- Mentor and manage senior leaders and managers-of-managers, developing leadership capability, succession pipelines, and a culture of empowerment and accountability
- Foster collaboration across Corporate Technology and enterprise Engineering, ensuring alignment on architecture, standards, and delivery practices
- Manage vendor relationships and technology budgets, ensuring cost-effective, high-value outcomes
- Champion change management and adoption, ensuring smooth transitions and strong stakeholder engagement during technology rollouts
- Represent Corporate Technology in enterprise governance forums, influencing decisions on technology investments and priorities
What makes you a successful candidate?
You are a visionary technology leader with deep expertise in enterprise systems and a strong understanding of how technology can transform corporate functions. You bring:
- Strategic leadership - proven ability to set direction and deliver large-scale technology programs across multiple corporate domains
- Technical depth - strong understanding of enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Workday, ServiceNow) and integration architectures
- Cross-functional partnership - ability to work seamlessly with Engineering and business leaders to deliver cohesive, enterprise-grade solutions
- Leadership development - experience mentoring senior leaders and managers-of-managers, building strong leadership teams and fostering high performance
- Business acumen - ability to translate functional needs into technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes
- Change leadership - experience in leading digital transformation and managing complex stakeholder environments
- Operational excellence - track record of maintaining reliable, secure, and compliant technology operations
- People leadership - ability to build, inspire, and develop diverse technology teams and foster cross-functional collaboration
- Innovation mindset - commitment to continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance corporate capabilities
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
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.
Learn more about our Technology Group here:
https://gic.careers/group/technology-group/
