AVP, Central Reference Data Management

Location:Singapore

Job Function:Global Investment Services

Job Type:Permanent

Req ID:17137

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate preferably with Artificial Intelligence working knowledge to join our team and contribute to the development and management of GICs enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) system. This system will serve as the single source of truth for all related data sets of entities and instruments powering all enterprise data requirements with harmonized attributes. The MDM system will provide a complete view of exposures enhance decision-making and drive better insights across the organization.

You will play a key role in shaping and enhancing enterprise reference data capabilities that underpin the fullinvestment data lifecycle across public and private markets from deal onboarding and instrument setup through lifecycle events and changes to downstream reporting and analytics.

This role sits within Central Reference Data Management and focuses on managing governing and continuously improving GICs enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities. You will work closely with investment risk technology and stakeholders in other enterprise functions to ensure reference data is accurate timely and fit for use across key investment processes while contributing to the evolution of scalable wellgoverned data services.

What will you do as an AVP Central Reference Data Management

• Manage and support daytoday reference data management across key lifecycle stages including data onboarding maintenance lifecycle events and exception handling
• Investigate and resolve data issues quality breaks and process gaps that impact downstream investment and reporting systems
• Serve as a data Subject Matter Expert working with stakeholders to understand data requirements across the investment lifecycle and advising on appropriate data usage
• Perform data stewardship responsibilities ensuring reference data aligns with enterprise definitions standards and control frameworks
• Partner with technology teams and managed service providers to operate and enhance MDM platforms and reference data processes
• Support assessments of data and operational readiness for new investment products structures markets and regulatory requirements
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and business validation for data changes and enhancements
• Identify and implement process improvements and change initiatives including opportunities to reinvigorate reference data operations strengthen controls and improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of GICs data management capabilities by applying industry best practices and emerging tools including automation or AIenabled capabilities where appropriate

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Degree in Finance Accounting Information Systems or a related discipline
• 48 years of relevant experience in investment operations data operations asset management or financial services environments
• Experience working with reference data master data or investment data domains across multiple lifecycle stages
• Foundational understanding of financial instruments; exposure to derivatives structured products or private markets is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail and data quality
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams
• Selfstarter with strong learning agility comfortable operating in a fastpaced and dynamic environment
• Experience or aptitude in operational improvement or change initiatives including reinvigorating existing processes
• Forwardlooking mindset with sound understanding of data management principles processes and controls
• Working knowledge of Python SQL or AIenabled data tools 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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