AVP, Business Strategy

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.

Business Strategy & Management

The Business Strategy & Management (BSM) team is responsible for shaping the department's long-term strategic vision, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring the effective implementation of strategies. Working closely with the Department Director, the team charts the strategic roadmap to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and plays a key role in managing day-to-day operations such as performance tracking, governance, communications, and the roll out of enterprise initiatives.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are seeking an AVP to join the Business Strategy & Management team. This role is crucial in maintaining smooth continuity of business and operations in alignment with the department's strategic goals. The Business Manager will support business management, core administration, and operational functions, while assisting in coordinating strategy implementation, initiatives execution, and strategic communications. You will also partner the Data Science and Innovations Division on AI Product Strategy, Communications, and Cross-Functional Initiatives.

This role is ideal for a fast learner and strong communicator who is highly organized, proactive, and eager to develop exposure to business management, strategy, and AI within a leading global investment organization.

What will you do as a AVP, Business Strategy & Management?

Business Management & Operations

• Develop and operationalize enterprise and departmental policies and frameworks to enhance team and departmental performance.
• Support and manage the annual business planning, budgeting cycles, and operational reviews, including headcount planning, reporting, and resource management.
• Support governance routines such as leadership meetings, departmental updates, and tracking of action items.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the department.
• Handle ad hoc business requests and ensure timely delivery in alignment with departmental priorities.

Strategy Support and Implementation

• Understand the strategic agenda and priorities of the business; develop and drive implementation of new programs and/or workflow processes to deliver operational synergies and achieve the department's strategic outcomes.
• Participate in strategic projects spanning both business management and AI product management, coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with Team Leads to formulate and implement team-level strategies and plans to drive efficiency and performance.
• Assist in translating enterprise and/or enterprise-level strategies into team and/or business-specific implementation plans.
• Partner with cross-functional teams within and across departments (e.g., AI Product Managers, Data Scientists, AI Project Managers) to coordinate communication and execution.

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Draft clear, structured communication materials including updates, newsletters, and meeting notes.
• Support preparation of presentations, management papers, and communications for senior stakeholders.
• Help translate technical and strategic topics (including AI and data initiatives) into simple, actionable messages for our investment and business professionals.
• Build positive working relationships across teams and ensure effective coordination of information flow.

What Success Looks Like:

• Department operations (budget, reporting, governance routines) are running smoothly and predictably with improved efficiency.
• Leadership meetings and departmental communications are well-prepared, timely, and clearly structured.
• Business planning, budget tracking, and operational metrics are accurately maintained and provide useful insights for decision-making.
• The Business Manager is recognized as a reliable, proactive partner who learns quickly, communicates clearly, and enables the department to function more effectively.

What makes you a successful candidate?

•    A degree in Business, Finance, or related fields, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in business management, operations, or consulting (financial services experience is advantageous).

•    Strong organizational and project management skills; detail-oriented with a structured approach to execution.

•    Ability to think and plan strategically, make well-informed decisions grounded in fact, and to apply sound judgment at all times. 

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and updates.

•    Proficient in MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

•    Robust data handling and analytical skills; comfortable with Excel, reporting tools, and synthesizing information into insights.

•    Willingness and potential to learn quickly, adapt to new situations, and grow in responsibility over time.

•    Strong team player with good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills that will help drive impactful results. 

•    Interest in data, AI, and digital transformation topics is favorable but not required — curiosity and openness to learn are key.

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.

We are 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.

Learn more about our Investment Insights Group Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/investment-insights-group/

*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.