AVP, Talent Acquisition (2-year contract)

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Human Resource & Organization Department 

Job Type: Contract

Req ID: 17237 

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.

Human Resource & Organization Department

We drive GIC’s talent strategies, and shape the organisational culture to sustain GIC’s long-term performance.

Talent Acquisition 

You will find, assess, and hire candidates to fill open positions within GIC.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that champions the people agenda for GIC.

What will you do as a Talent Acquisition practitioner?

This position is offered as a 2-year fixed-term contract to align with our mid-term business objectives. Continued opportunities beyond this period remain discretionary and are dependent on evolving organizational needs and individual contributions.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for experienced hires in Technology across core technology disciplines and adjacent delivery functions - managing each search from intake through to offer and close


• Beyond technology, you will support mandates across Front office, Middle Office, and Corporate Services if and when required. 


• Partner with hiring managers as a trusted advisor - running structured intake sessions, defining ideal candidate success profiles, and keeping panels calibrated to a shared definition of good.


• Build and nurture proactive talent pipelines through direct sourcing, headhunting, strategic partnerships, and networking - engaging both active and passive candidates in a competitive market.


• Translate technical requirements into clear sourcing strategies and assess candidates credibly on both technical competency and team fit.


• Leverage data and recruiting analytics - pipeline conversion, time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness - to shape hiring strategies and continually review process efficiency.


• Champion an exceptional candidate experience at every stage, while strengthening our employer brand in the technology talent market.


• Stay ahead of market developments, technology talent trends, and the broader employment landscape

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 6 to 9 years of search firm and/or in-house recruiting experience, with a strong track record in Technology recruitment - ideally within areas such as Engineering, Functional, Infrastructure, and Cyber mandates.


• A genuine openness and enthusiasm to expand into other areas of recruitment, such as Front Office, Middle Office, or Corporate Services roles.


• Sound technical acumen - enough familiarity with engineering, infrastructure, and cyber roles and tech stacks to screen credibly and hold informed conversations with candidates and hiring leaders.


• Strong relationship management, candidate assessment, and structured interviewing skills.


• Proven sourcing expertise across LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, job boards, and direct outreach to engage passive talent.


• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (SuccessFactors, SmartRecruiters, etc) and recruiting-related tools


• Demonstrated success in driving diversity recruiting initiatives.


• A curious, consultative, and collaborative mindset with a passion for connecting great talent with meaningful opportunities.

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 [email protected] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Human Resource & Organization Department here: https://gic.careers/group/human-resource-organization/