VP, Risk & Controls Officer, Technology Group 17149 - GIC PRIVATE LIMITED

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 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 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.

Technology Group We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies.

Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Resilience (ICR) We design, build, and secure the technology foundations that power GIC’s global investment operations. We aim to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure that empowers our people and businesses to perform securely, efficiently, and effectively.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are seeking a Risk & Controls (R&C) professional to be embedded within the Technology function supporting investment and corporate business units. This role will be part of the R&C function which comprises team members driving R&C Strategy and Standards settings.

Operating within the First Line of Defence , this role partners with engineering, architecture, and platform teams to ensure technology risks are effectively managed and controls are embedded across systems and delivery processes. The role focuses on enabling secure, resilient, and well-governed platforms that support investment decision-making and operations.

What will you do as a VP Risk & Controls Officer?

Technology Risk Advisory

• Partner with technology teams to identify, assess, and manage risks across systems, platforms, and change initiatives
• Provide risk input into architecture, system design, and major technology programs
• Translate technical risks into clear business impact and mitigation actions

Controls Design & Implementation

• Design and embed controls across the technology lifecycle (SDLC, change management, access controls, data governance)
• Ensure controls are integrated into delivery workflows (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD)
• Maintain and enhance Operational Risk Self-Assessments (ORSA)

Operational Resilience & Incident Management

• Support system resilience, disaster recovery, and service continuity frameworks
• Oversee technology incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation tracking
• Ensure timely closure of control gaps and sustainable fixes

Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for technology risk
• Produce risk dashboards and insights for senior stakeholders