Associate/AVP, Data Business Analyst (Data Product Management), Data Strategy Group

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm based in Singapore is seeking an Associate/AVP, Data Business Analyst to manage data products and support investment research. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience in data management, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a dynamic and flexible working environment where you can contribute to impactful investment strategies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data management, finance, or asset management.
• Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Detailed knowledge of financial instruments and markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data research to derive insights for investment themes.
• Manage operational activities for data products.
• Coach and guide junior team members.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree from a recognised institution

Tools

Excel (formulas/macros)

Python

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Markit

Job description

Associate/AVP, Data Business Analyst (Data Product Management), Data Strategy Group

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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 world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long‑term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Data Strategy Group

We build our data architecture in a robust operational environment with scale and efficiency. Data is meaningful in a functional, discoverable, and accessible format to power GIC’s innovative investment strategies.

Data Management

You will actively manage GIC’s data through technology‑enabled activities such as data sourcing, maintenance, and remediation. Our stewardship ensures data remains trustworthy, and of high quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data research in alternative data to understand how various content drives impact investment themes in different markets. Derive insights and communicate the findings to key stakeholders.
• Support businesses request to source the best research data for their investment research requirements.
• Manage end to end data management operational activities of data products, including monitoring data delivery, resolving operational incidents and providing advisory to users.
• Proactively identify and recommend external research data that could support investment research requirements.
• Curate and bring in proprietary data content that can provide GIC the information edge.
• Set up, improve, and streamline data operations processes through analysing systems operations data (SLAs, customer satisfaction, delivery quality, team efficiency etc.) and incorporating best practices for continuous improvements and operational excellence.
• Partner business (Portfolio Managers, Research Analyst and Quantitative Analyst) to perform vendor content benchmarking, including suitability assessment, data testing and cost benefit optimisation.
• Coach and guide junior team members.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with at least five years of relevant experience in data management, finance or asset management industry, where at least three years are with hands‑on experience in data management or data analytics or business analysis.
• Experience with the Systems Development Life Cycle implementation methodology (SDLC) and/or agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience with data providers such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Markit and others would be preferred.
• Knowledge of using formulas/macros in Excel or coding in Python is advantageous.
• Possess good knowledge of financial instruments and markets.
• Detail oriented, with strong analytical skills and enjoy complex problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders to design and develop solutions.
• Self‑driven, pro‑active and a great sense of purpose to review existing data usage with a keen eye and implement innovative solutions for greater efficiency and quality of data processing.

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 heard. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, 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 [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Data Strategy Group Department here: https://gic.careers/group/data-strategy-group/