AVP, Business Analyst (Digital Enterprise Solutions), Technology Group

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.

Technology Group
We experiment, design, and lead a 24×7 global business where we support core capabilities in asset management, trading, investment operations, and risk management. We deliver secure, reliable, and integrated solutions, and provide insights on new, and emerging technologies. 

Business Partner & Solutions
You will help to explore new, and existing technology to support our strategic, and operational business needs across our Public Markets, Private Markets, Total Portfolio Risk, Corporate Services, and Enterprise Solutions.

What impact can you make in this role?
You will be empowered to be at the top of your game by providing strategic partnership, and innovative technology solutions that supports GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.

What will you do as a Business Analyst?
This role supports the Digital Enterprise Solutions team focussing on Corporate Administration, Workplace Management and Enterprise Solutions. This functional area supports business users covering:

1. Sourcing, procurement, vendor management, travel management and market data management
2. Workplace Management business users cover workplace/facilities management, corporate sustainability, building security and business continuity management
3. Enterprise Solutions business users cover project and knowledge management

• Be an effective Technology Business Partner, working closely with business users to understand business needs, define product vision and implement solutions
• Analyze from a holistic perspective business needs, mutual interdependencies, risk and benefits to propose the best solution
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the business processes and industry trends
• Support the delivery of initiatives which include Corporate Administration, Workplace Management and Enterprise Solutions
• Work with key department process owners to understand business processes, collect requirements, re-engineer workflows to leverage technology capabilities of custom-built, hybrid and SaaS platforms
• Assist in management of the full product lifecycle, from inception and planning through development, launch and post-launch enhancements. Prioritize features and tasks for products and platforms, tracking and reviewing the product direction frequently. Measure product performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of products, platforms, and projects. Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and data teams to solve problems and implement changes, ensuring alignment with product objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including but not limited to product specifications, wireframes, and user stories
• Act as a product evangelist to build awareness and understanding across all users and teams

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or equivalent experience
• At least 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in IT project management, software development, business analysis, and product management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven project, stakeholder, and vendor management perspective
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Jira)
• Proven experience in managing all aspects of a successful product or platform throughout its lifecycle
• Excellent knowledge in enterprise domain, with experience implementing and supporting enterprise applications.
• Good team player who is keen to learn, independent, and with strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Experience with product management principles, including the ability to own a product, understand outcomes, use data to drive actions and recommendations, and gather user insights would be preferable
• Experience with cloud-based Corporate Administration, Workplace Management and Enterprise Solutions systems and emerging tech trends preferred
• Ability to quickly prototype and translate ideas into effective business solutions

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 guides 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.

We are 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.

Learn more about our Technology Group here: 
https://gic.careers/group/technology-group/