Job Description

GIC is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Investment Services Private Markets

We manage deal structuring, due diligence and closing. We provide financial operations to GIC\xe2\x80\x99s private equity, infrastructure, and real estate assets, as well as tax structuring, corporate holding structures, valuations, and financial reporting.

Data Solutions & Analytics

Data Solutions & Analytics (DSA) team\xe2\x80\x99s vision is to unlock the value of Private Market\xe2\x80\x99s information assets and make it readily available to support decision-making and informed action. We provide best-in-class data stewardship, sourcing, ingestion, analytics, and governance across the private market asset classes in GIC.

What impact can you make in this role?
We are hiring an VP/SVP of Data and Digital Transformation to lead the digitisation of operational workflows/processes and accelerate the sustainable adoption of automation and AI at scale. This position will play a key role identifying and implementing technology solutions and driving change in organizational ways of working, to ensure GIC is fully exploiting modern data and digital innovations.

Join us if you have a passion for driving digital transformations and the private markets business. Be part of a team that is forward-looking, innovative, and collaborative. We are firmly anchored with a purpose to develop GIC\xe2\x80\x99s data and digital capabilities in private markets. You can make a difference in our digital journey.

What will you do as a VP/SVP for Data and Digital Transformation?

• Establish ISPVM\xe2\x80\x99s Data and Digital Vision, Strategy and Roadmap incorporating both mature and emerging technologies across Data Management, Workflow/Process Management, Automation, AI (ML, NLP, Computer Vision), etc.
• Provide oversight and guidance for all inflight and planned technology initiatives to ensure synergies are exploited and initiatives are contributing towards a sustainable and future proofed uplift in digital capabilities.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities to leverage innovative technologies to improve efficiency, improve effectiveness, positively impact alpha, and reduce risk.
• Develop business cases for ISPVM\xe2\x80\x99s digital initiatives and secure support/funding to accelerate delivery.
• Lead and manage delivery of Data and Digital Roadmap including task identification, project schedule, key milestone, resources requirements and budget management.
• Lead transition to a product-based approach to developing systems and solutions to support organisational capabilities. Promote best practices for ways of working, product ownership, feature development, and planning for ongoing support/resource/funding requirements.
• Be a champion for Digital and Innovation adoption in ISPVM and GIC more broadly. Develop strong relationships with other digital experts, share best practices, build advocacy with stakeholders, and drive digital literacy.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes, minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Play a leadership role in GIC/ISPVM/DSA projects and GIC data/technology community.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in data and digital leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing large scale digital transformation projects and implementing sustainable automation/AI platforms, with the ability to define a clear vision, set strategic goals, and drive the execution of initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Deep understanding of data and digital infrastructure, systems, and software development life cycle.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience in driving agile practices within teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and deliver projects within specified timeframes.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster collaboration, provide mentorship, lead change management efforts, and promote a culture of learning and growth.
• A passion for staying up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in digital/AI development, and the ability to apply that knowledge to drive innovation and improvement within the business.
• Knowledge in investment services/operations for private markets is a bonus.

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.

Learn more about our Investment Services Private Markets Department here: https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-private-markets/

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