VP, Central Reference Data Management

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Global Investment Services

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:17136

GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 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 worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Global Investment Services

What impact can you make in this role

You will be part of an integrated team that provides investment services across all public and private markets asset classes for GIC.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across investment risk technology and operations to ensure reference data capabilities continue to support GICs growth innovation agenda and regulatory will enable GICs ability to scale intonew asset classes structures products and markets with strong data foundations and improve confidence in enterprise data used for investment decisionmaking risk management and reporting. You will also lead transformative data initiatives that modernise platforms operating models and governance frameworks with key focus on shaping a sustainable futureready data operating model aligned with industry best practices.

What will you do as a VP Central Reference Data Management

• Reporting to the Head of Central Reference Data Management you will provide strategic leadership and ownership of enterprise reference data capabilities that underpin the full investment data lifecycle across public and private markets from onboarding and structuring through lifecycle events to downstream risk valuation and performance reporting.
• This is a senior leadership role with accountability for the design governance and evolution of GICs enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) ecosystem. You will set direction for how reference data is operated governed and scaled while leading transformative initiatives that strengthen data quality resilience and business enablement.
• Leadtransformative initiatives to reinvigorate reference data operations including platform modernisation automation and operating model redesign
• Establish and enforce strongdata governance and stewardship frameworks balancing control scalability and business usability.
• Oversee reference data quality controls and issue resolution across the full investment data lifecycle
• Provide executive leadership on vendor and managed service partnerships supporting MDM and data operations.
• Set expectations coach and develop highperforming teams building deep data expertise and leadership bench strength.
• Represent reference data and MDM topics at senior governance forums steering committees and enterprise initiatives.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Degree in Finance Business Accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in asset management investment operations enterprise data management or financial services.
• Proven leadership experience owning enterprise data domains or largescale data platforms.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering transformative data initiatives including reinvigorating operations modernising platforms or implementing new operating models.
• Strong understanding of the investment lifecycle across public and private markets; exposure to derivatives structured products or private markets is highly advantageous.
• Deep knowledge of data governance controls operating models and regulatory considerations.
• Ability to engage challenge and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution discipline.
• Experience leveraging automation advanced analytics or AIenabled capabilities within data management environments is a plus.

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

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