VP & Risk Program Manager

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Risk Program Manager to coordinate and deliver key initiatives within the Risk or Performance Centre of Excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of project management experience in financial services, strong stakeholder management skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers a dynamic work environment promoting collaboration, flexibility, and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in project management, business analysis, or delivery roles.
• Experience working across multiple business units in financial services or asset management.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and prioritize requirements 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 throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Function: Risk & Performance Management Department

Job Type: Permanent

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 and 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.

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 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 progresses, 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.

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