Staff Testimonials

Head, Enterprise Risk Analysis Risk and Performance Management Department

Why did you join GIC? I was offered the chance to take up new challenges. GIC offered me a position in the then Market and Credit Risk division. I took up the offer for two reasons - the opportunity to broaden the scope of my career in risk management, and GIC's reputation. Its global perspective, the quality of training and the range of opportunities were all very attractive. What duties do you carry out within a typical day/week? I spent the first 2 years in risk analysis and reporting and the next 4 years in quantitative risk measurement. Now, I manage a team that measures the risks involved with the products invested by the firm worldwide. We support committee members, senior management and portfolio managers by providing them risk information and analysis for their investment decision making. Being here, I have accumulated a great deal of knowledge about a wide range of products and their economics, markets and risk factors. What do you like most about being in GIC? The firm is very supportive of our personal and professional growth. My level of responsibilities has increased, both in scope and depth, since the day I joined GIC. Every day offers new learning experiences. The most interesting part of my job is that the work is always changing and offering new challenges. The people in GIC are down-to-earth and they are the best thing about working in GIC. I am surrounded by brilliant and experienced professionals from whom I can learn while still have fun with as friends. This has kept me going with GIC. Tell us about your social life, interests and hobbies. Reading has always been one of my pastimes. Of late, because of my area of work, I tend to read mainly books and papers on statistics, risk methodologies and risk management related topics. Besides reading, I started swimming recently. Swimming is a good way to relax the body and the mind.