VP, Data Management

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Vibrant work environment

Job summary

A leading sovereign wealth fund in Singapore seeks a VP of Data Management to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency. The role involves maintaining critical investment data, designing solutions for enhanced operations, and collaborating with stakeholders across teams. Candidates should have 6+ years in investment operations, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong technical skills, including proficiency in SQL and knowledge of investment management platforms. Flexibility in work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in investment operations or portfolio data management.
• Advanced degrees or certifications like CFA or FRM are a plus.
• Intermediate Excel skills including VBA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality and accuracy of IBOR and Security Master Data.
• Design solutions to enhance decision-making.
• Act as liaison between investment teams and IT.

Skills

Portfolio data management

Data governance

SQL proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Charles River IMS

Python

Job description

Job Function: Investment Services Public Markets

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 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 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 Public Markets

We strive to support business groups with digital capabilities and deliver environmental, social and governance focused capabilities, and market expertise.

This role focuses on providing investment data solutions, with an emphasis on managing enterprise data related to the Investment Book of Records (IBOR) and Reference Data. This critical function supports investment management capabilities for public market asset classes, ensuring data integrity, operational efficiency, and portfolio accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in portfolio data management, a deep understanding of public market asset classes, and a proven ability to collaborate across investment and operations teams.

What will you do as an VP, Data Management?

Data Management

• Maintain and oversee the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of IBOR and Security Master Data used in day‑to‑day portfolio management
• Ensure accurate representation of security identifiers, pricing, corporate actions, and other critical data points to support trading and portfolio construction
• Partner with third‑party data providers and internal operations teams to resolve data discrepancies and implement data governance standards

Portfolio Solutions Development

• Collaborate with Front Office to design and implement solutions that enhance decision‑making and enable operational efficiency for Middle Office and Back Office functions
• Use technology to automate data processes and workflows, including reconciliation and validation tools to minimize data‑related risks
• Integrate data across portfolio / order management systems, trading platforms and risk platforms
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports for portfolio analytics, compliance, and performance attribution
• Work to improve data visualization and accessibility for investment teams

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between investment teams, operations, data governance, and IT/technology teams to align on data strategies and solve complex issues
• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance and optimize systems such as IBOR and security master platforms

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, or CAIA) are a plus
• Experience: 6+ years in a similar investment operations, portfolio data management, or front‑office facing role at an asset management firm, hedge fund, or related institution
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience with investment management platforms such as BlackRock Aladdin, Charles River IMS, State Street Alpha, or Bloomberg AIM
  • Proficiency in SQL. Intermediate Excel skills, including VBA (macros)
  • Familiarity with ETL tools, data pipelines, and APIs
  • Experience using Python or Artificial Intelligence to perform EDA preferred
• Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of IBOR, Security Master Data, and public market asset classes such as equities, fixed income, and derivatives

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.
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 Investment Services Public Markets Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-public-markets/