Associate/AVP, Software Developer (Investment Services Public Markets), 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 Software Developer in the Investment Services Public Markets Core team?

You will be part of an Agile team that iteratively develops and supports GIC’s proprietary systems:

1. Reference Data systems that manages securities, composites and portfolio constructs, as well as market data and analytics, across all asset classes;
2. Investment Book of Records systems that manages transactions, positions and valuations; and
3. Strategic Portfolio Management system that portfolio managers use to perform asset and currency rebalancing

This team consists of subject matter experts in data acquisition, validation, transformation and data enrichment.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with product owners, business analysts and project managers to design, solution and implement features using modern technologies
• Conduct detailed analysis on new business requirements and develop new capabilities
• Investigate anomalies and develop solutions to rectify
• Conduct System Integration Tests, coordinate with business users on User Acceptance Tests
• Collaborate with vendors and external solution providers to ensure high quality deliveries throughout the product lifecycle

What makes you a successful candidate?

• 1 to 5 years of relevant working experience in front-end or back-end software development
• •    Hands-on technical skills and good competency in
  • Java and Spring Boot,
  • SQL and relational database such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL,
  • React and/or Angular.
• Experiences with the following technologies will be advantageous
  • typescript 
  • LINUX/UNIX and shell scripting
  • ETL/data ingestion tools
  • Oracle Weblogic
• Experience with methodologies such as SDLC / Agile Scrum, Kanban, or any DevOps frameworks
• Good team player who is keen to learn, independent, and with strong analytical, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate in understanding business requirements and use technology to transform or improve current state
• Familiar with and interested to learn about current and emerging technology landscapes
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related discipline is advantageous

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. 

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility.  As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 3-4 days in office and 1-2 days working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

We are an equal opportunity employer

As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.

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