AVP/VP, Data Analytics Lead, COO's Office

GIC is one of the world’s 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’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.

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

What impact can you make in this role?

We contribute to GIC’s success by ensuring operational efficiency, performance monitoring, and risk management. The COO's office collaborates with stakeholders across GIC to foster continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration, quality assurance, and performance evaluation.

What will you do as a Data Analytics Lead?

Based in the COO’s Office, the Data Analytics Lead will be instrumental in driving data-driven decision-making within the PMO and technology functions. This role focuses on developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring accurate reporting, and providing actionable insights that support the PMO and technology strategic objectives across all projects. 

Key Responsibilities

• KPI Development: Establish, track, and refine KPIs to measure project performance, resource utilization, and alignment with organizational goals
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret complex project data - including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to identify trends, interdependencies, and areas for optimisation; translate insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Reporting: Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports that offer a comprehensive view of project performance across GIC’s business units
• Collaboration: Work closely with the PMO team and various departments to ensure data accuracy, relevance, and consistency in reporting and documentation efforts
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing data collection, reporting processes, and analytics methodologies to improve project outcomes and operational efficiency
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate findings and insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels, facilitating data-driven discussions and informed decision-making

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Ability to connect the dots across data sources and turn complexity into clarity
• A mindset for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at multiple levels and tell the story behind the numbers
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus
• Technical Proficiencies:
  • Proficiency in data management tools and software (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
  • Familiarity with project management principles and methodologies is a plus
• Experience: At least 8-12 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field, preferably within a project management context
• Strong analytical and data visualisation skills; proficient in Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools
• Solid understanding of project portfolio management and financial planning in a technology or transformation context
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to translate data into meaningful insights and narratives
• Prior exposure to enterprise PMO, transformation office, or COO functions preferred
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating in complex matrix environments 

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 out COO Office here:
https://gic.careers/departments/chief-operating-officer-office/