Associate/AVP, Business Audit, Internal Audit Department

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Internal Audit Department 

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 16842 

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.

Internal Audit Department

We provide an independent assessment of GIC's governance, risk management and internal control environment to key collaborators including the Board of Directors, audit committee, and senior management.

Business Audit

You will provide assurance and advisory services across investment groups, both public and private markets, and corporate services functions.
 
We are seeking for potential talents to join our Internal Audit Department as an Associate/Assistant Vice President in the Business Audit team, preference for individuals with strong background and/or audit experience in regulatory compliance and risk management processes in the financial industry. Candidates who have worked in Internal Audit will be preferred.

What Impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a high performing team known for collaboration and fostering a strong governance and control environment in GIC.

What will you do as an Internal Auditor?

• Evaluate and improve effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes within the Group, where strong foundation on risk and control knowledge is essential.
• Execute audits covering front to back investment and operational processes. Lead/ plan smaller assignments.
• Work independently and closely with Team Leads/ Managers on audits, initiating recommendations, drafting audit findings and reports.
• Identify emerging risks in the environment and generate insights through business monitoring and risk assessment, regular engagements with stakeholders and keeping abreast with industry and regulatory developments.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships within the internal audit team and stakeholders, supporting and strengthening firm's control environment.
• Apply data analytics (DA) in audits and work closely with DA team on DA initiatives.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in the role?

• Degree in Accounting and Finance, Business Management or Business Analytics.
• Possess at least 3 years (Associate) and 6 years (AVP) of working experience in Banking and Finance Services Industry with good understanding of financial products.
• A dynamic team player who has strong interest in financial processes and keen to pursue a career in internal auditing.
• Highly self-driven, possess a learning mindset and keen to invest in building up financial markets related knowledge.
• Strong in prioritizing tasks and sound judgement for when to escalate issues.
• Engage and collaborate well within team and across functions.
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, pro-activity and accountability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of data analytics and visualization tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau would be preferred.

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 at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Internal Audit Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/internal-audit-department/