Associate, UAT Analyst (Contract)

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.

Public Equities

We generate sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets. Strategies include total return strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative return strategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships with corporates provide us with opportunities to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented UAT Analyst to join our team on a 8 months contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating system integrations and changes within our internal systems, specifically focusing on the Charles River platform. This role is crucial in ensuring that our systems function seamlessly and meet business requirements.

What will you do as an Associate, UAT Analyst (Contract) ?

• Seek to understand integration points and identify testing needs.
• Collaborate with various front office stakeholders to develop User Acceptance Test (UAT) test plans and cases.
• Work closely with Technology team to prepare UAT environment, ensuring necessary configurations are in place for effective testing.
• Execute and perform thorough testing, ensuring accurate data flow from upstream to downstream systems.
• Identify, document, track defects/bugs and follow up closely with Technology team to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain detailed records of test cases, results, and defect reports, ensuring transparency and traceability throughout testing process.
• Assist in creating training materials for changes implemented.
• Perform post deployment verifications to ensure changes are implemented as expected and function correctly in the live environment.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Portfolio Implementation teams during non-UAT periods, collaborating with other departments during support activities.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Prior experience in UAT, preferably in financial services or investment management.
• Familiarity with Charles River or similar investment management systems is a plus.
• Interests in or direct working experience with equity markets/instruments will be ideal.
• High level of initiative, meticulous and well-organised.
• Possess good communications skills, with the ability to understand business needs and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet stipulated timelines.

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 Public Equities Department here: https://gic.careers/group/public-equities/