- 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 are complete, fit-for-purpose, and meet business needs
- Manage the process of solution architecture development within agreed timeframes and ensure compliance with GIC's North Star, design principles, and relevant policies and standards
- Communicate solutions to business stakeholders, project and product teams, application vendors, service providers, and technical teams to ensure understanding and acceptance of solutions
- Provide ongoing support and governance 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 recommend 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
- Governance & Compliance
- Ensure solutions are compliant with the North Starenterprise architecture, design principles, policies and standards, and regulatory requirements
- Guide solutions through the required governance 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 recommendations 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
- 5years 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
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Tertiary qualifications, preferably in IT, Engineering, or Science
