VP & Risk Program Manager

GIC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global investment firm located in Singapore is seeking a Risk Program Manager to oversee and drive key initiatives within the Risk or Performance Centre of Excellence. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in project management or business analysis, along with proven communication and stakeholder management skills. This role will coordinate cross-functional teams, track project progress, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Flexibility in the work arrangement is offered to enhance productivity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management or business analysis in financial services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver risk or performance analytics solutions.
• Gather and prioritize requirements from multiple business units.
• Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and manage risks.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on COE KPIs and project milestones.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Analytics, or a related field

Job description

Location

Singapore, SG

Job Function

Risk & Performance Management Department

Job Type

Permanent

Req ID

16950

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 & Performance Management Department (RPMD)

In Risk & Performance Management Department (RPMD), we work collaboratively across teams to identify and address potential blind spots, ensuring that all relevant risks are considered and duly addressed

Risk Infrastructure

You will be part of a team that deploys state-of-the-art data and systems required for all aspects of risk and performance analysis and reporting

What impact can you make in this role?

The Risk Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating and driving the delivery of key initiatives within the Risk or Performance Centre of Excellence (COE). This role involves working closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technology teams to ensure that COE projects are executed effectively, deliver business value, and align with strategic objectives

What will you do as a Risk Program Manager?

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver risk or performance analytics solutions and enhancements.
• Gather, prioritize, and refine requirements from multiple business units, balancing competing interests and aligning with enterprise goals.
• Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, budgets and resource allocation, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, including organizing meetings, workshops, and steering committees.
• Support the adoption of new methodologies, tools, and processes, including change management and user training.
• Monitor and report on COE KPIs, project milestones, and business impact.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and making recommendations to foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing within the COE.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in project management, business analysis, or delivery roles within financial services or asset management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across multiple business units.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and prioritize requirements in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with risk or performance analytics, reporting, and systems is preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.

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

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution

Learn more about our Risk & Performance Management Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/risk-performance-management/