Data Business Analyst

Data Business Analyst at GIC

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, with over 2,000 employees across 11 offices globally, investing in over 40 countries. Working at GIC provides exposure to an extraordinary network of industry leaders, where we work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future and communities worldwide.

Data Strategy Group

The Data Strategy Group builds a robust, scalable, and efficient data architecture, ensuring data is meaningful, discoverable, and accessible to power GIC’s innovative investment strategies.

Data Management

In Data Management, you will actively manage GIC’s data through technology-enabled activities such as data sourcing, maintenance, and remediation, ensuring data remains trustworthy and of high quality.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be instrumental in building a high-performance enterprise data infrastructure and creating a results-driven approach with data products.

What will you do as a Data Business Analyst?

• Conduct requirement sessions with business users, analyzing and designing holistic solutions across the DSG's offerings.
• Work closely with stakeholders (business end-users, data vendors, data engineers) to implement and support data solutions using best-of-breed technology and methodology, adhering to data governance and architecture principles.
• Design testing strategies and execute end-to-end user acceptance testing for system and data changes.
• Manage end-to-end data management operational activities, including monitoring data delivery, resolving operational incidents, and providing user advisory.
• Establish a robust and scalable data operation process covering the entire data lifecycle, from registration to decommissioning.
• Design and implement quality metrics, monitoring market data quality to meet user expectations.
• Set up, improve, and streamline data operations processes by analyzing systems operations data (SLAs, customer satisfaction, delivery quality, team efficiency) and incorporating best practices.
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with internal and external data providers and vendors for continuous support and knowledge.
• Coach and guide junior team members.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Degree from a recognized tertiary institution with at least 5 years of relevant experience in data management, finance, or asset management, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience in data management, data analytics, or business analysis.
• Experienced with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) implementation methodology and/or agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Competent in managing data warehouses, designing data models, and using data management tools such as Oracle, Snowflake, Informatica, Denodo, and data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Knowledge of using formulas/macros in Excel or coding in Python is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and enjoyment of complex problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders to design and develop solutions.
• Self-driven, proactive, and purposeful in reviewing existing data usage and implementing innovative solutions for greater efficiency and quality.

Work at the Point of Impact

GIC aims to attract forward-looking individuals to become a Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join ambitious, agile, and diverse teams, empowered to push boundaries, pursue innovative ideas, share views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence, which guide day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire and make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

GIC offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, growth, and connection. Recognizing the value of flexibility, teams work from the office four days per week, with the option to choose work-from-home days and adjust as needed.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, not discriminating based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities in the application, interview, and employment process.

Our PRIME Values

GIC's PRIME Values (Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence) act as our compass, guiding our behaviors, decision-making, and focus, informing both long-term strategy and relationships with clients, partners, and employees.

Key skills/competency

• Data Management
• Data Analytics
• Business Analysis
• Data Modeling
• SQL
• Tableau
• Python
• SDLC
• Agile Methodologies
• Data Governance