Associate, Derivative Operations

GIC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GIC is seeking an Associate, Derivative Operations to join our Global Investment Services team. You will support trading activities across OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, ensuring timely trade processing and settlements globally.

You will collaborate with traders, brokers, and service providers to resolve issues, monitor service levels, and uphold governance standards. The role emphasizes system upgrades, automation, and cross-functional engagement to enhance efficiency and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 2 years of Investment Operations, preferably with exposure to Derivatives.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Resourceful and adaptable, able to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive team player who is self-motivated and thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools or automation technologies will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Trading Activities for Derivative Asset Classes: ensure timely and accurate processing of trades across OTC and exchange-traded derivatives.
• Service Management: collaborate with counterparties, brokers, and service providers to resolve operational issues and monitor service levels.
• Operational Efficiency and Risk Reduction: identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and governance.
• System Enhancements and AI Integration: participate in system upgrades, automation, and user acceptance testing.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with traders, portfolio managers, and cross-functional teams for seamless trade support.
• New Product and Market Implementation: assist in evaluating and onboarding new derivative products and market access.

Job description

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.

Global Investment Services

GIS provides strategic investment services and financial management across GIC’s public and private market asset classes. Leveraging data and emerging technologies, the department drives the development and execution of business infrastructure plans while shaping scalable, agile, and resilient operating models that enable growth and deliver operational excellence.

GIS provides operational expertise spanning market settlements, transaction management and execution, investment data operations, portfolio finance, valuations, accounting, and tax services, as well as portfolio administration.

Market Operations

In this role, you will collaborate closely with investment teams and the technology group to enable scalable and agile front-mid-back operations support for investments across a global portfolio. You will manage a diverse array of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities, in both cash and derivative format.

The team's responsibilities span across securities operations, derivative operations, corporate action, collateral operations, custody operations and network management. The group is committed to enhancing capabilities through robust governance and controls, as well as digitized processes and platforms, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with market standards.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of an integrated team that provides investment services across all public and private markets asset classes for GIC.

The successful candidate shall work primarily in the Derivative Operations team.

What will you do as an Associate, Derivative Operations?

Support Trading Activities for Derivative Asset Classes:

Ensure timely and accurate processing of trades across OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, including trade confirmations, settlements, and asset servicing. Maintain sufficient funding and compliance with internal and custodian bank cut-off times across global markets.

Service Management:

Collaborate with counterparties, brokers, and service providers to resolve operational issues and monitor service levels, ensuring adherence to internal standards and market best practices. Stay informed of market developments through engagement with external vendors and industry groups.

Operational Efficiency and Risk Reduction:

Identify and implement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and control. Strengthen processes to minimize operational risks and maintain robust governance and compliance standards.

System Enhancements and AI Integration:

Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Leverage technology and AI-driven tools to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless trade support and effective communication across departments.

New Product and Market Implementation:

Support the evaluation and onboarding of new derivative products and market access opportunities, ensuring smooth integration into existing operational frameworks.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 2 years of experience in Investment Operations, preferably with exposure to Derivatives.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Resourceful and adaptable, able to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive team player who is self-motivated and thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools or automation technologies will be an advantage.

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.

Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Global Investment Services here:

https://gic.careers/departments/global-investment-services/

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.