AVP, Central Reference Data Management

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Global Investment Services 

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 17137 

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.

Global Investment Services

What impact can you make in this role?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate, preferably with Artificial Intelligence working knowledge, to join our team and contribute to the development and management of GIC's enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) system. This system will serve as the "single source of truth" for all related data sets of entities and instruments, powering all enterprise data requirements with harmonized attributes. The MDM system will provide a complete view of exposures, enhance decision-making, and drive better insights across the organization. 

You will play a key role in shaping and enhancing enterprise reference data capabilities that underpin the full investment data lifecycle across public and private markets — from deal onboarding and instrument set‑up, through lifecycle events and changes, to downstream reporting and analytics. 

This role sits within Central Reference Data Management and focuses on managing, governing, and continuously improving GIC’s enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) capabilities. You will work closely with investment, risk, technology, and stakeholders in other enterprise functions to ensure reference data is accurate, timely, and fit for use across key investment processes, while contributing to the evolution of scalable, well‑governed data services.

What will you do as an AVP, Central Reference Data Management?

• Manage and support day‑to‑day reference data management across key lifecycle stages, including data onboarding, maintenance, lifecycle events, and exception handling


• Investigate and resolve data issues, quality breaks, and process gaps that impact downstream investment and reporting systems


• Serve as a data Subject Matter Expert, working with stakeholders to understand data requirements across the investment lifecycle and advising on appropriate data usage


• Perform data stewardship responsibilities, ensuring reference data aligns with enterprise definitions, standards, and control frameworks


• Partner with technology teams and managed service providers to operate and enhance MDM platforms and reference data processes


• Support assessments of data and operational readiness for new investment products, structures, markets, and regulatory requirements


• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and business validation for data changes and enhancements


• Identify and implement process improvements and change initiatives, including opportunities to reinvigorate reference data operations, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency and effectiveness


• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of GIC’s data management capabilities by applying industry best practices and emerging tools, including automation or AI‑enabled capabilities where appropriate

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related discipline


• 4–8 years of relevant experience in investment operations, data operations, asset management, or financial services environments


• Experience working with reference data, master data, or investment data domains across multiple lifecycle stages


• Foundational understanding of financial instruments; exposure to derivatives, structured products, or private markets is a strong advantage


• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with high attention to detail and data quality


• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams


• Self‑starter with strong learning agility, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment


• Experience or aptitude in operational improvement or change initiatives, including reinvigorating existing processes


• Forward‑looking mindset with sound understanding of data management principles, processes, and controls


• Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or AI‑enabled data tools is a plus

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 [email protected] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Global Investment Services here:

https://gic.careers/departments/global-investment-services/