Data Management Associate/AVP

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Investment Services Private Markets

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 16385

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.

Investment Services Private Markets (ISPVM)

ISPVM is the department responsible for private markets investment services across the GIC group. It is responsible for providing deal structuring and closing, portfolio monitoring, valuation, finance, operations, tax, data management and analytics services in the execution of private markets investments in real estate, private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. It is also involved in financial reporting and accounting of investment holding companies, as well as operations and financial due diligence for asset operations.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are looking for a suitable candidate to work with a team on a transformation project overseeing the integrity and accuracy of our Investment Book of Records (IBOR) and Accounting Book of Records (ABOR), ensuring our data governance standards are upheld but also enable data-driven decisions by our investment teams. You'll work with systems and innovative tools to enhance our reference data management processes, enabling seamless data integration and accessibility across the organization. If you're passionate about harnessing the power of data to unlock insights and propel business growth, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the tech and data landscape.

What will you do as an Associate / AVP, Data Management?

• Manage the end-to-end data lifecycle for private markets operations. Design, implement and maintain data models for private markets products, IBOR and ABOR.
• Manage and operate the end-to-end reporting cycle for private market investments, monitoring data issues, investigating root causes, designing, and tracking resolutions, ensuring adherence to accounting principles and practices.
• Lead the development of business user requirements, monitor the project progress and design testing strategies to execute user acceptance testing of systems and data changes, ensuring that investment and accounting book of records are accurately represented.
• Support the implementation of new capabilities in enterprise projects and platforms for private markets as the business, accounting, and data subject matter expert.
• Work closely with various stakeholders across business, data and technology teams to implement and support projects and solutions using best-of-breed technologies and methodologies while adhering to data governance and accounting standards.
• Implement best practices from data management standards and continuously improve internal processes by exploring new tools and capabilities.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the private markets, finance or investment / asset management industry. Business domain knowledge in private markets is a strong bonus.
• Strong hands-on understanding of the key principles, processes and controls relating to data management and reporting.
• Excellent project and time management skills to drive multiple workstreams concurrently.
• Experience in using Microsoft Excel Power Query and coding in Python / SQL is advantageous.
• 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.
• Committed and motivated individual who is meticulous and enjoys working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

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 guide 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.