SVP, Strategy & Programmes

GIC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sovereign wealth fund in Singapore seeks a Senior Vice President for Strategy & Programmes. This role involves defining and driving strategic initiatives, overseeing product management, and engaging with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in strategy or consulting within financial services and possesses strong project management and communication skills. Join us to make an impact with ambitions to be the leading global long-term investor.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in strategy, business management or consulting within financial services.
• Proven ability to lead strategic projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with front office and technology teams in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the department’s long-term strategic agenda.
• Lead the formulation and execution of multi-year strategic plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strategy development

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Tools

Powerpoint

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.

Public Equities

We generate sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets. Strategies include total return strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative return strategies. Our long‑term orientation and strong relationships with corporates provide us with opportunities to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance.

What will you do as a SVP, Strategy & Programmes?

Strategy Planning & Execution

• Partner with the Public Equities CIO, COO and senior leadership team to define, refine, and drive the department’s long‑term strategic agenda
• Lead the formulation and execution of multi‑year strategic plans and target operating model initiatives
• Oversee annual business planning, forecasting, and strategic reviews, ensuring alignment with department and enterprise priorities
• Anticipate emerging trends and opportunities, providing thought leadership and actionable insights to shape the department’s strategic direction
• Oversee a portfolio of high‑priority strategic initiatives and partner with Technology and other corporate functions to ensure smooth execution, measurable outcomes, and alignment with investment and operational goals

Product Management

• Define and steer the long‑term product and platform strategy for Public Equities, ensuring the investment teams are equipped with the right capabilities needed to support long‑term investment goals
• Champion cross‑functional collaboration with Technology, Data, and Operations to prioritise and deliver strategic capabilities
• Engage external partners and industry peers to benchmark best practices, identify trends, and shape partnerships with key service providers and platforms

Strategic Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, synthesising complex strategic topics into clear, compelling narratives and recommendations
• Lead the development of high‑impact materials for senior management, Board, and client engagements, articulating the Public Equities strategy, performance, and priorities
• Develop strategic narrative and high‑impact materials for senior management, board, and client engagements, that align with Public Equities goals
• Enhance communication and engagement to drive alignment and understanding of key focus areas across internal and external stakeholders

What qualifications or skills should you possess?

• 15+ years of experience in strategy, business management or consulting within financial services
• Proven ability to lead strategic projects and cross‑functional programmes in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working with front office and technology teams in a global organisation
• Strategic thinker with operational execution ability
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable navigating complex, matrixed organisations and working with ambiguity
• Project management expertise, including Agile/ Lean methodologies preferred
• High proficiency in Powerpoint

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 Public Equities Department here

https://gic.careers/group/public-equities/

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 behaviours, 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.