AVP, Control Room (Contract)

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Legal & Compliance Department

Job Type:Contract

Req ID:17041

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 a team that manages the legal regulatory compliance and reputational risks of GIC. We are looking for a highly motivated high calibre candidate to join our Control Room team as an Assistant Vice President on a 1 year contract.

What will you do as an AVP Control Room (Contract)

• Advise on GICs Information Barrier Policy Expert Networks Policy Research & Alternative Data Providers Policy Personal Investments Policy and applicable laws and regulations on insider trading and market abuse.
• Perform all aspects of the daily operations of the Control Room including but not limited to reviewing insider lists wall crossings advising on the assessment of material non-public information imposing dealing restrictions and approving requests for personal investments by staff.
• Work closely with the Technology Group and our vendors to enhance our existing systems to ensure that our controls remain robust and effective.
• Monitor and identify changes in GICs investment/trading and operational activities and global regulatory developments that warrant an update to existing policies or the development of new processes to ensure that GICs Information Barrier and Personal Investments Policies remain updated and effective.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries including working with the Technology Group and Asset Departments to retrieve information and with external legal counsel on preparing the responses to regulators.
• Conduct periodic policy and process reviews and consultation with stakeholders and present proposed policy changes to GICs Group Executive Committee and/or Group Risk Committee.
• Conduct training for stakeholders.
• Advise on other general compliance policies which includes conflicts of interest gifts & entertainment and external personal appointments/activities. Review staffs declarations on conflicts of interest gifts & entertainment and external personal appointments/activities.
• Assist in Compliance Risk Assessments and implement additional Compliance processes where required.
• Track analyze and report management information and key Compliance risk metrics and identify areas for improvement to existing policies processes and controls.
• Conduct ex-post monitoring and communications surveillance on selected market abuse scenarios. Investigate and enforce any policy violations that are detected.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Preferably 5 to 8 years experience in the financial services industry preferably in a Control Room function or with a securities exchange or securities regulator.
• An interest in and awareness of the global regulatory and enforcement landscape and an understanding of securities laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of information control and conflicts of interest issues.
• Ability to interact with senior front office personnel and confidence to uphold compliance positions under pressure.
• Good knowledge about financial markets and experience in at least one or more asset classes such as Equities Fixed Income Derivatives Commodities and FX.
• Attention to details and able to manage large data sets and detect patterns / inconsistencies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Ability to multitask perform processes via systems and handle multiple compliance reviews and projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with using platforms by market data vendors (Bloomberg Reuters etc.).

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 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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