Senior Vice President, Data Transformation

Citco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco seeks a senior Data Transformation lead in Singapore to drive complex data initiatives for premier clients. You will bridge business needs and technical delivery, guiding projects from requirements to successful outcomes.

You will lead client-facing engagements, provide data technology expertise, and mentor a high-caliber team while aligning with Citco's strategic goals in financial services data solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data within financial services.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating to technical specs.
• Client-facing and business development experience in finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary relationship partner for high-profile clients on data initiatives.
• Bridge communication between clients and technical teams to document detailed business requirements.
• Drive Data Transformation projects from requirements to delivery.
• Build and mentor a team supporting premier client relationships and data initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise in data technologies and finance data solutions.
• Support RFP responses to foster partnerships with Citco prospects.
• Stay updated on industry changes and technology advancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Client-facing

Strategic mindset

Influence

12+ years data experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field

Tools

Python/SQL scripting

Atlassian (Jira/Confluence)

AWS

ETL tools

Job description

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of theindustry’smost respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Data Transformationteam, you willbe working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

• Serve as the primary relationship partner and key point of contact for specific high-profile clients on their strategic data initiatives
• Bridge communication between clients and technical teams by gathering, documenting, and articulating detailed business requirements to ensure accurate solution delivery
• Drive Data Transformation client projects and support a high-quality client experience from requirements gathering to delivery
• Build a best-in-class team supporting premier client relationships and their data initiatives, working closely with Citco clients and business stakeholders to assess client needs and identify the solution best suited to meet those needs
• Provide client facing materials to share subject matter expertise and deep knowledge across data technologies (e.g. data integration, data modelling, data products / services)
• Support RFP questions where they arise to help foster future partnership with Citco prospects
• Provide subject matter expertise and deep knowledge in accounting and finance to support related data solutions
• Demonstrate a client-driven approach at all times, fostering long-term relationships with clients
• Maintain a proactive approach to staying up-to-date on industry changes and technology advancements, providing insights into industry trends internally and to clients
• Collaborate with Data Transformation leadership to identify and prioritize key areas for improvement based on the client conversations and projects that arise

• 12+ years’ experience working with data and within the financial services industry
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline such as accounting, computer science, data science, information technology, engineering, or related field
• Experience with scripting languages and finance tools
• Knowledge of data integration, ETL processes, and data modeling
• Familiarity with Atlassian products and AWS preferred
• Strong analytical skills for data preparation, cleaning, normalization, and deduplication
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies beneficial
• Client-facing and business development experience in the finance industry required
• Knowledge of financial products and hedge, private equity, real assets fund administration beneficial
• Strategic mindset with the ability to enhance the Citco client experience via new processes and / or technologies
• Ability to influence and persuade