Head of Operations - National Infrastructure Fund at Gap Infrastructure Corporation - GIC

ROLE OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Head of Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the fund, enabling the investment team to focus on investment decisions and portfolio management and will be responsible for, inter alia,
• Fund Administration: Oversee fund accounting, valuation, and reporting.
• Investor Relations: Manage investor communications, queries, and reporting.
• Compliance and Risk: Ensure regulatory compliance, manage operational risks, and implement controls.
• Operational Due Diligence: Conduct operational reviews of potential investments.
• Portfolio Management Support: Assist the investment team with portfolio management, monitoring, and reporting.
• Team Management: Lead and develop the operations team, providing guidance and training.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance operational processes, implementing best practices.
• Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external vendors, such as fund administrators, custodians, and auditors.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: Manage the fund's operational budget and financial resources.
• Regulatory and Industry Developments: Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices
• Thought Leadership: Contributing to industry research, best practices, and standards in ESG and climate finance.

Support MD

• Supporting the MD to further operationalise the Fund.
• Support the establishment and development of the Fund’s policies, governance structures, business plans and strategies in alignment with the NIF’s goals and objectives.
• Support the MD to attract additional capital for the Fund, project development partners and leveraging third party co-investment for opportunities, from local and international partners and players (whether financial or strategic).

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in operations, finance, or investment management
• Proven track record in managing operations teams and processes
• Experience in the infrastructure or alternative investments industry

Attributes:

Key skills:

• Operational expertise: In-depth knowledge of fund operations, administration, and management
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Risk management: Ability to identify and manage operational risks
• Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Technical: Proficiency in MS Office, financial software, and systems
• Project management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities