Associate/AVP, Compliance Officer

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.

The Legal and Compliance Department

The Legal and Compliance Department (LCD) manages the legal, regulatory and compliance risks for GIC, and partners with the business to ensure that legal, regulatory and compliance issues and risks are identified, assessed, and dealt with effectively and in a timely and efficient manner.

We are looking for a highly motivated, high caliber candidate to join our Compliance Division in GIC’s London Office at the Associate / Assistant Vice President level.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and work with stakeholders to manage a broad spectrum of regulatory obligations and restrictions that apply to GIC’s investments/trading and operational activities as well as new business initiatives/product approvals, with a focus on the Americas region and in the public and private markets.
• Monitor the regulatory and enforcement landscape and identify the applicable regulatory requirements in across Europe and update management and stakeholders of the corresponding impact of the regulatory requirements on GIC’s investment/trading and operational activities.
• Engage external legal counsels to clarify the applicable regulatory requirements and restrictions on GIC’s investment/trading and operational activities where necessary.
• Support the Compliance Division in formulating and performing a periodic review of key Compliance policies and controls to ensure that they remain robust and in line with regulatory standards and industry/peer best practices. These policies are in GIC’s Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics, including policies on GIC’s Information Barrier/Chinese Wall Policy, Financial Crimes Compliance Framework, Conflicts of Interest Policy, Gifts and Entertainment Policy, and Policy on External Personal Activities and Personal Investments.
• Perform controls and provide advisory support to ensure adherence by employees to GIC’s Compliance policies.
• Conduct Compliance training on an ongoing basis to educate new hires and existing staff on the relevant regulatory requirements and compliance policies and processes.
• Collaborate with business units and other risk and control departments to address compliance and conduct issues, enforce policy violations, and support management to inculcate a culture of compliance in GIC’s offices.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Relevant Compliance experience in financial services. Candidates from investment management or private equity firms, hedge funds and banks are preferred.
• Relevant academic background demonstrating aptitude and excellence.
• Good working knowledge of the investment management industry and financial products.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to demonstrate and articulate a clear thought process in analyzing regulatory and compliance issues. Diligent with attention to details.
• Ability to perform processes and controls using Compliance systems.
• A proactive, confident, and highly motivated person who is able to work both independently and as a member of the team and with an ability to multitask.
• Effective communication skills with clear and succinct written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio economic background or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please email [email protected] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.
Our PRIME Values
GIC is a values driven organization. GIC’s PRIME Values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.