Vincent is a Vice President in the Compliance team at GIC, where he oversees and escalate material regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks and incidents to the GIC Board and senior management. His primary responsibility is centered around Financial Crimes Compliance, which includes anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, anti-bribery and corruption, and sanctions compliance. His role is crucial in protecting GIC from regulatory risks and safeguarding its reputation.
Outside of work, Vincent enjoys discovering new food places to visit with his family and friends. To balance out the indulgence, he partakes in occasional football games to stay healthy and active.
Why did you decide to join GIC?
After spending close to 10 years working in various local and foreign financial institutions, I was seeking a new challenge. During the interview sessions at GIC, the interviewers left a strong positive impression on me, and I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for GIC’s mandate of safeguarding Singapore’s reserves. When the opportunity to join GIC arose, I eagerly accepted it. The work here allows me to contribute meaningfully to society at large, making a significant impact through my efforts.
What does your typical workday look like?
It is hard to define what a typical workday looks like since the demands of every day are different from the previous day. I could be providing advisory to internal stakeholders regarding our compliance requirements, keeping abreast of regulatory developments and assessing how they could practically impact GIC, giving training to new hires, meeting with external vendors, and the list goes on and on. This is what keeps the job interesting for me!
What do you like most about working here?
The opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s brightest and most talented individuals. Additionally, GIC fosters a culture of collaboration and teamwork within and across departments. The strong culture of respect and integrity, which are key tenets of GIC’s PRIME values, guides us to consistently do the right thing.
How would you describe the learning & development culture at GIC?
At GIC, there are abundant opportunities for both professional development and personal well-being. The support from my manager empowers me to take charge of my own career growth with confidence. This supportive environment ensures that I can continuously learn and develop.
What you should know before joining GIC
GIC is such a diverse organisation and it offers numerous opportunities to hone your skills and learn something new and useful every day. Take advantage of this environment to grow both professionally and personally, and you’ll find it to be an incredibly rewarding experience.