Extremely toxic with no scruples whatsoever and no accountability - Investment Manager GIC Employee Review

1.0
Apr 25, 2026
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Pros

So called reputable name but check out what all the 1 star reviews have to say! If so many repeat the same type of negative comments then you have to wonder…

Cons

Extremely toxic and political and it’s all about optics. Even the most junior of staff knows so you either fall in line and play politics or you’re out. No governance and no accountability and HR does not follow the right steps and just categorises you as a low performer and either your resign voluntarily to protect your reputation and future employability or be terminated. No evidence needed and they would implicitly threaten you given their extensive market connections. If you’re a mid career hire and not a local staff then the chances of you staying more than 3 years is highly questionable. They can recruit from overseas and the new hire would uproot their whole family over and be terminated in a year. No morals and their so called PRIME values is so hypocritical. Check out the 1 star reviews for yourself .

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for. They pay above fairly, people are friendly and benefits / employee life - work balance is amazing.

Cons

No cons.No cons. no Cons.

1.0
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

"People-first" culture (though this is rapidly eroding, see Cons)

Cons

Technology Group (TG) and the former Data Strategy Group (DSG) are nothing short of toxic. Under the direction of COO Sam Kim Yong Sang, we are witnessing a cold, calculated "silent layoff" campaign. Long-tenured staff who have given their best years to the firm are being funneled into mass PIPs that are designed for failure, not growth. This isn't about performance. It’s a transparent maneuver to trim headcount and hit aggressive KPI targets without the PR fallout of a formal redundancy. Management is treating human beings like line items on a spreadsheet, ignoring the devastating impact on families and the mental health of loyal employees. The TG leadership has become a puppet for these metrics, destroying the very culture of trust that took decades to build.

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