VP, Total Portfolio Data Strategist

Overview GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations, we invest in more than 40 countries across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC provides exposure to a broad network of global 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. What impact can you make in this role? You will play a critical role in building the future roadmap of Total Portfolio data, focusing on the Total Portfolio Investment Book of Records (IBOR), data analytics and measures of exposure. You will deliver Total Portfolio data to a wide range of internal stakeholders from senior management to front office, risk and reporting. What will you do as a VP, Total Portfolio Data Strategist? Manage and oversee end to end data management operational activities in Total Portfolio data space. This includes monitoring, analyzing, investigating, and resolving day-to-day operational incidents and providing advisory to key stakeholders. Oversee data quality management by ensuring data integrity, designing quality metrics, and monitoring the quality of enterprise data. Actively participate in new enterprise data initiatives and projects, including product management of platforms used for data management and delivery of data. Collaborate with investment and corporate services departments to manage inter-dependencies and contribute to operational excellence across the enterprise. Proactively work with business units (Risk Analysts, Front Office, Quantitative Strategists, end-users, etc.), understanding and analyzing business requirements to enhance investment data services, solutions and strategies. Evaluate business requests for new data and work with Data Engineers and stakeholders to implement data solutions using best-of-breed technology and methodology. Contribute, influence, and review the design of data solutions to meet business and operational needs. Partner with technology in product management of platforms impacting the total portfolio ecosystem, with a focus on IBOR, exposure and data analytics. Plan, develop testing strategies and execute end-to-end user acceptance testing of system and data changes in data solutions. Incorporate data management best practices into operational workflows. Manage and maintain strong relationships with data providers (internal and external) and vendors to ensure ongoing support and knowledge for current and future data needs. Provide support in documentation of functional requirements and specifications. Provide coaching and guidance to juniors. Set up, improve, and streamline data operations processes by analyzing systems operations data (SLAs, customer satisfaction, delivery quality, team efficiency, etc.) for continuous improvements. Identify and recommend operating model enhancements and process improvements to reduce operational risk and enhance governance and controls. What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? Possess a degree with at least 8 years of experience, including at least 3 years hands-on in total portfolio data management, data analysis, data analytics and visualization within the investment and banking industry. Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills to serve as the central interface of multiple functions and balance priorities across teams and governance requirements. Self-motivated, dependable, positive, and driven. Able to deliver high standards under time pressure with minimal supervision. Able to multitask and manage a high volume of varied requests. Provide constructive, pragmatic solutions with maturity and openness to feedback. Good team player who supports colleagues to achieve overall team goals. Solid understanding of data management principles, data modeling and data integration. Agile and fast learner with the ability to connect the dots and adapt to change. Meticulous and detail-oriented with rigor for thoroughness and controls. Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems. Experience with SDLC and/or agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Familiarity with data warehouses, data models, data management tools and data visualization tools (SQL, Tableau preferred). Experience leveraging AI tools is advantageous. Experience with enterprise databases (MS SQL, Snowflake, PostgreSQL) and data integration products (e.g., Informatica) is advantageous. Experience in economics/finance related courses is preferred. Work at the Point of Impact We aim 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, share your views, and be heard. Our PRIME Values guide day-to-day decisions: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence. Flexibility at GIC Our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. We believe flexibility enables us to do our best work. Teams come into the office four days per week for collaboration, with flexibility to choose which days to work from home and adjust as needed. GIC is an equal opportunity employer GIC is an equal opportunity employer and values 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 provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Contact for accommodations Please email at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments are needed due to a disability. 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