AVP, Real Estate Operational Due Diligence

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Location:

Singapore, SG

Job Type: Contract

GIC is one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.

We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.

The Real Estate Business Management & Operations team plays a vital role to provide business management and transaction execution support to Real Estate Investment Professionals globally. This includes developing governance structures for the Real Estate business, propagating industry best practices, improving efficiency by process design, coordinating deal execution and closings, and overseeing the process of identification and presenting data to ensure GIC Real Estate continues to retain its competitive edge. The team also oversees the Joint Venture operational due diligence (ODD) program for the Real Estate business.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our team on a 12-month contract.

What will you do as an AVP in the Business Management team?

• Carry out operational due diligence activities and review observations, ensuring key risks and findings are adequately addressed and aligned with governance standards for GIC Real Estate.
• Co-ordinate the review process from initiation to completion, and handle administrative matters related to ODD.
• Monitor the progress of outstanding reviews and maintain accurate records of ODD outcomes, follow-ups, and remediation actions.
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure ODD outputs are seamlessly incorporated into investment operations and monitoring processes.
• Support technological initiatives related to the migration of historical ODD data.
• Involved in any ad hoc initiatives as directed.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• University degree in relevant field (business, accounting, or similar)
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in internal audit, operational risk, operational due diligence or similar vocation within Financial Services or Real Estate
• Strong process re-engineering skills with good understanding of efficiency, internal controls and governance
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and manage projects
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Inquisitive self-starter, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive co-ordination and project manage amongst multiple stakeholders

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