Location:Singapore

Job Function:Legal & Compliance Department

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:16785

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 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 worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Legal and Compliance Department

We govern structure negotiate and execute the largest and most complex deals globally across all asset classes.

Compliance
You will gate-keep and escalate material regulatory compliance reputational risks and incidents to the GIC Board and senior management. You will help to monitor the constantly evolving regulatory landscape to advise our stakeholders of the potential implications and to implement the requisite controls. You will also promote and reinforce staff awareness of the applicable regulatory and compliance policies and procedures.

What impact can you make in this role

You will be part of the Compliance Division in the Legal and Compliance Department that manages the regulatory compliance and reputational risks of GIC. We are looking for a highly motivated energetic and high calibre individual to join our Regulatory Compliance team as an Associate.

What will you do as an Associate Regulatory Advisory Compliance

General:

• Provide sound compliance advice on business initiatives and strategies including ad hoc requests from the business and regulatory reports/inquiries e.g. on new investment proposals trading of new products and deal transactions
• Ongoing tracking and review of global/regional regulatory developments and changes through e.g. legal bulletins alerts from custodians news relating to global laws regulations and exchange rules
• Monitor and analyze impact of new regulatory developments for GIC investment activities. This includes review and analysis of notifications received by brokers custodians and/or external law firms; and disseminating relevant information to stakeholders on a timely basis
• Implementation of regulatory rules by working and coordinating closely with responsible departments to advise on and support the implementation of the required policies and controls
• Assess applicability of regulatory licensing requirements in overseas countries where GIC conducts business as a fund manager

Specific investment regulations:

• Regulations governing investments in various jurisdictions (e.g. US SEC EU APAC) large shareholding disclosure rules exchange trading rules foreign direct investment regimes takeover requirements etc.
• Rules governing public equity and debt investments securities lending futures/options and OTC derivatives trading
• Sell side knowledge of trading rules and how capital markets operate will be beneficial. Private equity knowledge will also be relevant
• Qualification of GIC to make certain investments as required by law in various jurisdictions e.g. QFII FPI PI

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Self-starter takes initiative accountable able to conduct independent research on regulatory development

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

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