AVP, Data & Process Assurance - Investment Services Management, PE

GIC is a global investment firm and has one of the largest and broadest private equity programmes amongst all institutions.  GIC PE invests across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific in a range of sectors including Healthcare, Consumer, Financial services, Technology, Industrials, Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure. Besides investing through private equity fund managers, GIC PE also invests across the capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt, in secondary PE deals, restructuring & opportunistic credit and special situations. We currently have over 100 active relationships with fund managers and have invested directly in more than 1000 companies globally across multiple sectors.

Investment Services Management - Private Equity (PE)

The Investment Services Management (ISM) team sits within the PE department. The team plays a vital role in providing investment and portfolio management support to deal teams globally across 9 overseas offices. This includes propagating industry best practices, improving efficiency by process design, providing timely and accurate performance reporting, coordinating initiatives with multiple departments and overseeing the process of ingesting and presenting data to ensure GIC PE continues to sharpen its business competitive edge.

AVP, Data & Process Assurance, ISM

We are looking for an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to work with private markets data, from automating data processing workflows, building AI-enabled skills using LLM tools to developing robust dashboards and driving resolution outcomes. You are expected to build detection capability (anomaly and gap detection) into PE's investment and portfolio data and processes with enterprise AI/LLM tools and Databricks.

As this is a tech-ops hybrid role, the ideal candidate is someone who can translate business and data requirements into scalable solutions, challenge data quality issues with rigor while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and influence outcomes across a global, matrixed stakeholder base. You will own data controls and issue remediation and drive cross-functional initiatives with deal teams and Technology/Data partners.

What will you do in this role?

• Design, build and own anomaly-detection and data quality frameworks, controls and dashboards across PE's investment and portfolio data.
• Incorporate AI tools to build skill-based / automated workflows around detection, flagging and resolution.
• Own and maintain sustainable data governance documentation, controls and audit trails to support data quality assurance as the data footprint grows.
• Lead end-to-end data issue management: assess and prioritize data issues based on risk, perform root cause analysis, conduct thematic reviews, and drive remediation for significant data issues.
• Perform control testing to validate the design and operating effectiveness of data quality and governance controls, documenting results and track remediation to closure.
• Act as the subject matter expert in process governance: define standards, document procedures and establish controls to ensure consistency, scalability and accuracy across workflows, applying industry best practices.
• Track and report key risk indicators (KRIs) to the Team Lead and analyze trends to flag control weaknesses.
• Proactively surface risks, data gaps and inefficiencies, and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Act as trusted partner to deal teams globally, translating business and reporting needs into practical data and process solutions.
• Project-manage cross-functional initiatives from scoping through delivery, coordinating stakeholders across PE, Technology/Data, and other departments, and holding parties accountable to timelines and quality standards.

What qualifications, skills and traits should you possess in this role? 

• At least 6 years relevant working experience in data governance with data analytics function of a financial institution - asset management, fund administration or related industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance or equivalent.
• Proficiency in coding (e.g. Python, SQL) and ability to work with large datasets.
• In-depth experience with AI/LLM tools to build skills, preferably in areas of data processing, workflow automation and building dashboards. Demonstrate open mindset to learn and apply new technology tools.
• Knowledge of Data Governance concepts such as Data Dictionaries, Critical Data Elements (CDEs), Data Lineage, and Data Quality Monitoring.
• Experience in data quality management, risk and controls, exception handling and issue/anomaly detection.
• Analytical skills; able to resolve business problems with well-structured, meticulous analyses.
• Strong learning agility and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple requests simultaneously while managing priorities.
• Demonstrate project management experience, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and departments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technology and business teams.

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.
 
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 grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.
 
Learn more about our Private Equity Department here: https://gic.careers/group/private-equity/