AVP, Index Operations
GIC • Singapore, SG
The Role
The global asset manager is hiring an AVP, Index Operations based in Singapore. The position sits within the Total Portfolio Rebalancing Services (TPRS) team, which is part of Global Investment Services. The team supports total portfolio operations by delivering rebalancing and index management capabilities that serve portfolio implementation and strategic asset allocation.
This role covers the end-to-end lifecycle of benchmark and index data, with responsibility for accuracy, timeliness, and operational integrity across systems and processes. The position also involves contributing to data governance, automation, and workflow improvements, including the use of AI tools for data quality monitoring and exception detection.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Working Arrangements
The global asset manager operates a four-day in-office model at its Singapore office, with flexibility on which day each week is worked remotely. This arrangement may be adjusted based on situational needs.
Application Process
The global asset manager is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates requiring reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process due to a disability may contact grphrodtaops@global asset manager.com.sg at any stage.
- Run daily operations of the index platform, including timely calculation and publication of index values.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes covering index data integrity and core methodology checks.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of data inputs used for index calculations, including prices, market capitalisation, and related metrics.
- Identify and resolve operational issues or discrepancies related to index calculations, methodology, and publications.
- Identify opportunities to improve the index platform through automation, scalability, and efficiency enhancements.
- Collaborate with IT and technology teams to implement tools that support index operations.
- Develop and implement process improvements to reduce operational risk.
- Lead projects related to index platform enhancements, managing delivery timelines and alignment with business objectives.
- Provide support to internal stakeholders on index-related queries and issues.
- Work with data, rebalancing, investment, risk, and technology teams to ensure alignment across functions.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks for index operations, including policies, procedures, and controls.
- Degree holder with at least five years of experience in index management.
- Good knowledge of financial instruments and markets.
- CFA qualification is considered favourably.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in index operations.
- Experience with data providers such as MSCI, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, S&P, and Markit is preferred.
- Experience with Python, SQL, and Tableau is preferred.
- Experience applying AI or advanced analytics to data quality, analytics, or operational efficiency is preferred.
- Strong grasp of process design, operational problem-solving, and governance workflows.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups and balance competing priorities.
- Self-starter, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of new challenges.
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with openness to feedback and ability to connect concepts across domains.