AssociateAssistant Vice President, Business Management, Sustainability Office

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Sustainability Office

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:16910

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.

Sustainability Office (SO)
The Sustainability Office is a centre of excellence for sustainable investing practices that drives GICs focus on this area as an enterprise priority. The Office is responsible for (i) partnering with GICs investment teams to integrate sustainability-related considerations in the investment process through the co-development of methodologies tools and frameworks (ii) conducting industry-leading sustainability research that informs the firms view on financial materiality and direction on sustainability-themed investing (iii) defining GICs public stance on sustainable investing and the metrics used to measure the sustainability performance of the portfolio and (iv) providing trusted advice to GICs clients to support their sustainable investing strategy. These responsibilities are executed in close collaboration with asset class department-level sustainability experts and with middle office and corporate services leaders.

What will you do as an Associate/AVP Business Management Sustainability Office

This is a newly created role reporting to the Business Manager SVP. The Business Management team establishes and performs functions that develop best-in-class operational practices within the Sustainability Office alongside development of sustainability practices among the GICs middle and back office. The Business Management team enjoys broad exposure to cross-department stakeholders across the global enterprise with whom they are expected to partner with to deliver on the roles objectives. This rolewill suit a highly structured and responsible individual with a passion for process streamlining or transformation in the asset management context and who understands that generating real returns over the long-term must be supported by robust underlying governance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager SVP with strategic planning and business management activities that drive the effective execution of the Sustainability Offices objectives and priorities. Examples include supporting the annual planning cycles quarterly business reviews and coordinating key sustainability initiatives and engagements.
• Support the execution and continuous improvement of internal governance processes that advance GICs sustainable investing priorities. This includes contributing to reviews of sustainability governance frameworks assisting with updates to the Sustainable Investing Policy and related documentation and coordinating periodic policy reviews and audits
• Provide secretariat support for relevant committees and working groups (e.g. GIC Sustainability Committee Sustainability Regulations Working Group) helping to track engagement across asset departments and ensure effective coordination and follow-through on key actions.
• Contribute to project management activities for technology-related and other workstreams that enable GICs sustainability strategy supporting planning stakeholder consultation and delivery tracking to ensure timely completion of key initiatives.
• Manage and/or support other ad hoc projects and relevant workstreams as required

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Bachelors degree or above; preferred academic background in finance (operations) sustainability/climate and/or business. PMP Certification will be well regarded although not essential
• At least 3-4 years of professional experience in or exposure to the finance/asset management industry with demonstrated involvement in areas such as project management operations management process improvement or organisational change initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and work effectively with stakeholders across different levels and functions.
• Demonstrated integrity initiative and attention to detail with the ability to build stakeholder alignment and follow through on commitments.
• Genuine interest in sustainability in business and investing and experience or subject matter expertise in the implementation of sustainability in the asset management context will be highly regarded
• Data analytics and technical coding skills (e.g. Python R) considered a plus

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.

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