Analyst/Associate, Risk Systems Analyst (Contract)

at  GIC Investment

Location:Singapore, SG
Job Function: Risk & Performance Management Department
Job Type: Contract
Req ID: 15892
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.

WHAT IMPACT CAN YOU MAKE IN THIS ROLE?

You will be empowered to be at the top of your game by providing strategic partnership, and innovative technology solutions that supports GIC’s vision of being a tech-driven, global, long-term investment firm.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A RISK SYSTEMS ANALYST?

• Key member of the project implementation team, comprising product owner, technologists, risk managers etc., for a new state-of-the-art credit risk system
• In-depth testing of new system functionalities, computation logic and workflows to ensure they meet business requirements
• Develop and enhance risk reports or dashboards using data visualisation tools to facilitate risk management and decision making
• Collaborate with data and business analysts in the development of data models for an analytic data warehouse
• Improve existing system and data validation tools to ensure good data quality and efficient operations
• Assist in evaluating the impact of upstream data model changes or new business initiatives (such as new product requests) on existing systems and processes

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS SHOULD YOU POSSESS IN THIS ROLE?

• A good Degree in Banking & Finance, Engineering or related fields of study. CFA or FRM certification will be an advantage
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the finance industry
• A good mix of risk management knowledge (financial products, risk analytics) and data management skills (database, data models, data visualisation)
• Strong technical skills such as Microsoft Office suite, SQL or other programming languages
• Experience in working with performance, risk or valuation systems, either in the form of project implementation, operation or reporting, will be an advantage
• Able to work independently under pressure
• Good team player who possesses drive and initiative to be able to work with minimal supervision