Associate Director (Investment Data and Systems)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Associate Director responsible for overseeing technology infrastructure for investment data management. This role includes ensuring data governance, managing vendor relationships, and automating processes. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in IT or related fields, has 7–10 years of enterprise IT experience, and is proficient in tools like Python and R. Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Empowered work environment

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of enterprise IT experience, with strong understanding of investment finance topics.
• Proven track record in delivering technology projects and managing infrastructure.
• Experience with enterprise data architecture and AI implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to integrate platforms and enhance systems for operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and improve workflows.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Certifications in Cloud platforms

Tools

Python

R

Microsoft Power Tools

Job description

Associate Director (Investment Data and Systems)

About NUS IT

NUS Information Technology is the cornerstone to providing reliable, high-performance and secure IT solutions and effective IT governance for the campus. Here at NUS IT, we aim to transform NUS into a borderless computing community providing knowledge at its fingertips by enhancing the use of effective applications and services for teaching and learning.

We drive a culture that is forward-looking. With a strong passion for IT, our people are always striving to improve, push boundaries and innovate with a "can-do" attitude. We embrace collaboration, open communication and knowledge sharing. If you see yourself thriving in a dynamic environment and breaking new grounds with innovative ideas, you will find yourself at home in NUS IT.

As part of our team, you can look forward an empowered work environment that allows you to take charge of your own career path. We provide competitive remuneration as well as flexible work arrangements to enable your growth and development. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and are committed to transforming NUS into a leading global University shaping the future.

Job Summary

The Investment Data and Systems Manager play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the technology infrastructure of a multi-asset class investment portfolio. Supporting the Chief Operating Officer of the NUS Investment Office, this role helps oversee data integrity and best of breed enterprise applications integration to provide accurate and timely information for decision making.

The role requires close collaboration with NUS Information Technology (IT) to drive alignment with university-wide initiatives, infrastructure strategies, cyber security mandates, and data governance frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Data & Technology Integration: Lead initiatives, from technical perspectives, to integrate platforms and enhance existing systems to improve operational efficiency and investment and non-investment decision-making capabilities. Collaborate with vendors and NUS IT teams to, implement, and optimize technology solutions that support investment and non-investment needs. Ensure all solutions comply with NUS enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, cloud infrastructure strategies, and data governance frameworks.
• Data Governance and Quality: Help establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks and processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of investment data.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors, including evaluation, configuration setting, data migration, service level monitoring, and escalation of technical issues.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate manual processes within the investment operations. Design and implement process improvements and automated solutions (Python, R, Microsoft Power Platform) to reduce operational risk.
• System Administrator: Serve as system administrator for the Investment Office’s core platforms, providing technical support, troubleshooting, and ensuring system stability and reliability. Manage the upgrade, deployment, and maintenance of Investment Office hardware assets—including on-premises virtual machines, laptops, desktops, printers, and wireless meeting room systems.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additional qualifications in Finance or quantitative fields would be a strong plus.
• Certifications in Cloud platforms, enterprise data platforms, AI, or IT governance frameworks would be a plus.
• 7–10 years of enterprise IT experience, relevant experience in the investment industry would be a strong plus.
• Proven track record in delivering technology projects, including application deployment, AI-driven automation, and data integration.
• Solid background in infrastructure support and operations management.

Technical Skills

• Broad understanding of investment finance topics, especially from the institutional side.
• Experience with enterprise data architecture / cloud-based data warehouses, API integration, data management, and system integration.
• Experience with AI implementation.
• Good knowledge of best practice in information security.
• Proficiency in R or Python, Microsoft Power Tools.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with an eagerness to learn.
• Keen attention to detail and capable of managing multiple workstreams.
• Clear and effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated team player with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Information Technology

Department : Applications - Faculty & Research Systems

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes