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VP / SVP, Solution Architect, COO's Office

GIC Private LimitedSingapore

19 days ago

Job description

VP / SVP, Solution Architect, COO's OfficeGIC 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 themunities we invest in worldwide.

COO's Office

The COO's Office supports our COO to streamline operations and align them with strategic goals. You will work with the Enterprise Architect, Heads of Departments, and stakeholders across GIC to achieve operational excellence.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be a critical contributor to the success of the Data Technology and Operations Masterplan (DTOM) Program that is tasked with simplifying GIC's operating platform, building critical new enterprise data capabilities, and delivering a platform that is flexible and can scale to meet GIC's strategic ambition. Your expertise will be essential in bridging the gap between high-level strategic goals and practical, executable plans, ultimately contributing to the firm's architecture transformation and long-term success.

What will you do as a Solution Architect?

The Solution Architect role is part of the newly formed GIC Architecture Practice. This role is responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of innovative operations and technology solutions that meet the needs of the business. You will report to the Enterprise Architect within the COO's Office.

In your role as Solution Architect, you will be responsible for :

The design and development of solutions that meet business requirements, while ensuring alignment with the GIC "North Star" target architecture
Support the successful implementation of new business capabilities and systems

Your knowledge of GIC, the asset management industry, and associated operational processes and IT platforms will allow you to providemercially viable and practical solutions that deliver business value and can be implemented within required timeframes.

Working with the Architecture Practice, DTOM Program, Technology, and Investment Services teams, GIC's vendor partners, and other business stakeholders your responsibilities are to :

Review and interpret business requirement specifications and define associated end-to-end operational and technical solutions covering operating model, applications, data, and integration

Work with application vendors and service providers in the formulation of end-to-end solutions

Engage with business stakeholders to ensure solutions areplete, fit-for-purpose, and meet business needs

Manage the process of solution architecture development within agreed timeframes and ensurepliance with GIC's North Star, design principles, and relevant policies and standards

Provide ongoing support andernance during solution implementation to resolve issues, manage any required solution changes, and ensure solutions are implemented as expected to meet business needs

The following section provides more detail on the key responsibilities of this role.

Solution Development Lead the design and deployment of scalable and robust operations & technology solutions in support of investment capabilities, risk management, and operational efficiencies Evaluate and rmend appropriate technologies that align with the fund's goals Develop solutions tailored to meet business requirements, and satisfying scalability, performance, and security non-functional requirements Lead the end-to-end implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with the overall architectural vision

Collaboration and Leadership Partner with cross-functional teams, including investment professionals, Technology, Operations, and project teams to understand business needs, design appropriate solutions, and support successful delivery Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and present architectural proposals

Ensure solutions arepliant with the North Star enterprise architecture, design principles, policies and standards, and regulatory requirements

Guide solutions through the requiredernance processes and gain approval

Stakeholder Engagement Present architecture proposals to senior management and key stakeholders, articulating the value and impact of proposed solutions

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing Mentor junior architects and technical staff, promoting best practices in solution architecture and development Share knowledge and insights with team members and stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement

Documentation and Reporting Create and maintain documentation for architectural designs, processes, and systems Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, showcasing progress on Total Portfolio operations and technology initiatives and architectural advancements

Continuous Improvement Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in technology, and best practices in investment management systems to continually enhance the fund's technology landscape Lead initiatives aimed at driving innovation within the organization through the adoption of new technologies and methodologies Conduct research and evaluations of emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact on the fund's operations and investment strategies Provide rmendations for technology adoption, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

What makes you a successful candidate?

Ideally 10 years (VP) or 14 years (SVP) of solution architecture / business or technical analysis / software engineering experience and minimally

5 years of investment management experience, preferably working for an asset owner, in one of the following areas : Private Markets Public Markets Total Portfolio Corporate Services

Ability to develop relationship with and influence senior business and IT stakeholders

Structured thinking, problem solving and innovation skills

Proven structured approach and problem-solving ability

Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills

Tertiary qualifications, preferably in IT, Engineering, or Science

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us be 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 teamse 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.

We are 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 amodation 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 Technology Group here :

gic.careers / group / technology-group /

Our PRIME Values

GIC is a values driven organization. GIC's PRIME Values act as ourpass, enabling us to fulfil our fundamental purpose and objectives. It is the foundational bedrock whicherns our behaviors, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a firm, and the way we relate to our Client, business partners and employees. PRIME stands for Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence. Job ID 16293

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