Associate, Business Data Operations (Contract)

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.

Business Data Operations

The Business Data Operations team is responsible for all data operations to support our public markets investment capabilities. We are a team of data domain subject matter experts, providing highly quality and timely data used across the Organisation. The team is also responsible for operationalization of data services for all investment strategies & new product lines, leveraging a range of expertise and through the establishment of strategic partnerships across the firm and in the market, to embed and enforce best practices in data operating models. We are also the Standard Settlement Instructions Centre of Excellence (SSI CoE), providing SSI services with a focus on timely settlement and fraud prevention.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that is an integrated investment service team that partners the business in providing services to support public markets investment.
  

You will play a crucial role in the Standard Settlement Instructions Centre of Excellence (SSI CoE) for GIC. Your primary responsibilities include overseeing SSI services as a key payment control function, managing static data setup, and providing SSI subject matter advisory services. 

You will join the Business Data Operations team as an Associate on a 2 years' contract.

What will you do as an Associate, Business Data Operations (Contract)?

• Stewardship of all SSI services as a key payment control function
• Maintaining a centralized document repository, conducting document & callback verification processes, coordinating updates with relevant teams, and ensuring secure and efficient handling of information
• Managing and coordinating GIC SSI document issuance as per standard operating procedures and workflows
• Managing and updating SSI data and taking the lead in updating SSI data, ensuring both accuracy and timeliness to support our investments
• Managing and updating static data setup and taking charge of ensuring that our data is not only accurate but also delivered in a timely manner, playing a crucial role in our operations
• Collaborating with stakeholders and working closely with them to swiftly address and resolve any data-related challenges
• Actively manage and update documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficient workflows, consistent practices, and effective knowledge retention
• Conduct thorough User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for any system changes related to SSI management to ensure functionality meets business requirements
• Contributing to process improvement by assisting team members in reviewing and enhancing existing processes and workflows for greater efficiency

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?  

• Good degree or equivalent in Business, Finance or Accountancy
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant working experience in fund management or banking industry or data management industry.
• Strong control mindset and meticulous approach
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately enter and verify information, maintaining high standards of data integrity
• Experience with trade operations or payment market utilities, e.g. DTCC Alert and SWIFT preferable
• Self-starter with strong learning agility and aptitude
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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 Investment Services Public Markets Department here:

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