Data Automation & IT Specialist

About Company:

Our Client is a Japanese Fund Management Organization who was voted and held on to their title of Most Consistent Asia-based Fund and Credence Global with Best Asia-based CTA/Managed Futures Fund – both for the third consecutive year since 2016

Job Description:

• Data automation pioneer. Automate data-intensive processes and migrate manual Excel workflows into modern structures using Python and SQL

• Project governance / management. Leverage tools to manage project backlogs, document technical requirements, and track automation milestones

• Develop coding solutions (including GUI interfaces and SQL databases) to streamline specific tasks for both operations and trading

• Manage the upload of important datasets to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and refine workflows using BigQuery and Looker Studio

• Assume full ownership of all IT infrastructure, including hardware lifecycle, office technology, and network administration

• Act as the primary liaison for external IT vendors, providing clear instructions and direction for network, phone, and security support

• Perform L1/L2 support, hands-on troubleshooting and device setups when necessary

• Support daily operations and BAU tasks, including daily trade, position, and cash reconciliations with Prime Brokers

• Assist with NAV calculation validation, P&L reconciliation, and variance analysis

• Lifecycle Events. Support corporate actions processing, income collection, and FX hedging reconciliation

• Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the company

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 to 5 years of experience in data management or investment fund buy-side systems support.

• High proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and automation is mandatory.

• Strong MS Excel proficiency in advanced formulas, VBA, and Power Query.

• Proven Project Management experience using tools to manage and document technical projects.

• Proven ability and willingness to handle both hardware or network scopes and software development tasks.

• Preferably Cloud & BI - familiarity with GCP, BigQuery, and Looker Studio (or equivalent BI tools).

• Understand the AI-assisted development tools (e.g. ChatGPT Codex, Claude Code, etc.) and experience in AI coding integration is an added advantage.

Compensation:

• Work location: CBD

• Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

• Annual leaves

• Group Insurance and medical benefits

• Opportunity to take full charge of the firm’s IT environment and automation roadmap

• Given a comprehensive exposure to gain front-to-back exposure within a Japan-focused hedge fund with a strong track record

• Collaborative working environment where you are the primary engine for technological changehttps://www.jointhire.com.sg/job/3553?utm_source=followup