VP/SVP, Innovation & Strategy, Investment Services Management

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Singapore is seeking a VP/SVP for Innovation & Strategy. This role focuses on formulating business strategies and managing projects that enhance operational effectiveness through data analytics and innovation. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of experience in financial services and a strong background in strategic planning. The firm values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-15 years relevant working experience in financial services and/or in strategy consulting.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement business strategies for growth and efficiency.
• Oversee enterprise and departmental projects ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Implement analytics tools and leverage data-driven insights for optimization.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, or related fields

Job description

VP/SVP, Innovation & Strategy, Investment Services Management

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Investment Services Private Markets

Job Type: Permanent

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.

The Investment Services Private Market (ISPVM) Department provides strategic investment services and financial management for the Private Markets within the GIC group. Leveraging data and emerging technologies, the department oversees the development and implementation of business infrastructural plans and operating models to scale GIC’s alternative asset investments globally.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Investment Services Management Multi-Strategies team under the Investment & Deal Execution division, with a focus on innovation and strategy. This role will leverage AI and data to transform operating model, processes and platforms to enhance operational effectiveness, improve decision-making, and deliver innovative solutions that align with our strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Formulate and implement comprehensive business strategies and action plans to drive organizational growth and efficiency.
• Project Management: Oversee enterprise and departmental projects and initiatives, ensuring effective change management and alignment with strategic goals for the department’s Data, Technology and Operating models.
• Partner across GIC teams to jointly formulate initiatives in line with strategic objectives; driving operational excellence and digital transformation
• Drive active monitoring of change implementation; design and roll-out change management interventions and ensure timely and effective adaptation of implementation plans as needed
• Implement analytics tools and leverage data-driven insights to continuously optimize processes and platforms, improving user engagement and operational decision-making

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related fields with 10-15 years relevant working experience in financial services and/or in strategy consulting
• Proven experience in strategic planning and project management.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills; ability to communicate strategically yet operate at a tactical level when required.
• Ability to drive change and foster collaboration across departments.
• Robust data analytics capabilities; ability to translate complex information into clear insights

We offer flexibility at GIC, with our offices being vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. 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, 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.