Vp/svp, Operational Risk Management

**Location**:Singapore, SG

**Job Function**:Risk & Performance Management Department

**Job Type**:Contract

**Req ID**:16671
- 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**
- The Risk and Performance Management Department is responsible for the independent assessment, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting of GIC’s market, credit and operational risk profiles.

**Operational Risk & Monitoring**
- The Operational Risk Management team is responsible for driving and managing the corporate operational risk management program within GIC. Operational risk tools and analytics are developed to better inform management about the operational risk landscape. We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to join the Operational Risk Management team as a Vice President/Senior Vice President on a 1-year contract.

**What impact can you make in this role?**
- You will be part of a team that is responsible for the independent assessment, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting of GIC’s operational risk profiles.

**What will you do in the Operational Risk Management team?**
- Design corporate-wide operational risk policies that is aligned to market practices and ensuring the consistent interpretation and implementation of these policies
- Drive the development of operational risk tools to identify and address control weakness and/ or gaps
- Provide independent review and challenge of operational risk self-assessments and root cause analysis for operational risk events
- Partner the process owners in the design and review of their processes to strengthen their control environment
- Proactively identify risk areas to perform deep dive analysis or thematic reviews on the specific processes
- Participate in new product assessments and ensure that operational risk considerations have been adequately assessed

**What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?**
- A good Degree in Finance, Business, Accountancy or related fields of study
- Preferably 10 to 15 years of relevant working experience in the financial services industry
- Strong analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of operational risk tools and best practices as well as good understanding of operational processes, risks and controls in the financial services industry
- Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills with ability to work cross-functionally, across different business areas and seniority level, and to synthesise detailed information
- Additional qualifications such as CFA, FRM and CPA will be favourably considered

**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**

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