AVP, Real Estate Business Management & Operations

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Real Estate

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:16958

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 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 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.

Real Estate

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.

Business Management & Operations (BMO)

The 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 manages the Real Estate portfolio insurance program to ensure appropriate protection of downside risks. We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Real Estate Business Management & Operations team to develop best in class operational due diligence capabilities for the Real Estate business.

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

• Co-ordinate the JV and vendor operational due diligence (ODD) program for the Real Estate business
• Support the continued development of the JV ODD program including but not limited to process review and improvement
• Develop monitoring and reporting tools for better oversight of JV operational risk profile
• Review internal audit observations co-ordinate business responses to internal audits and enhance governance standards for Real Estate

• Support periodic reviews of internal processes to enhance efficiency and / or controls benchmarking processes to market best practices
• Proactively consider and implement process improvements drive technology initiatives to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale
• Involved in any adhoc initiatives as directed by the Head of RE BMO

What makes you a successful candidate

• University degree in relevant field (business accounting or similar)
• At least 6 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

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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