"Associate Director (Investment Office)"

NUS Information Technology is the cornerstone to providing reliable, high-performance and secure IT solutions and effective IT governance for the campus. Here at NUS IT, we aim to transform NUS into a borderless computing community providing knowledge at its fingertips by enhancing the use of effective applications and services for teaching and learning.

We drive a culture that is forward-looking. With a strong passion for IT, our people are always striving to improve, push boundaries and innovate with a "can-do" attitude. We embrace collaboration, open communication and knowledge sharing. If you see yourself thriving in a dynamic environment and breaking new grounds with innovative ideas, you will find yourself at home in NUS IT.

As part of our team, you can look forward to an empowered work environment that allows you to take charge of your own career path. We provide competitive remuneration as well as flexible work arrangements to enable your growth and development. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and are committed to transforming NUS into a leading global University shaping the future.

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Job Summary

The Associate Director is a senior strategic leader responsible for defining and executing the Investment Office’s technology vision, focusing on data-driven innovation, AI-powered automation, and enterprise application modernization. This role spearheads the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects that enhance data architecture, integrate AI solutions, and optimize investment systems to support high-impact decision-making.

As the principal technology adviser and business partner, the incumbent drives alignment with university-wide digital transformation initiatives, cloud and on-premises infrastructure strategies, cyber security mandates, and data governance frameworks. The role entails close collaboration with NUS enterprise architects, IT leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive technology roadmaps, robust system architecture, and sustainable operational excellence.

Through strategic oversight of system administration and technology delivery, the Technology Delivery Lead empowers the Investment Office with scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions that advance organizational performance and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize productivity and business intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, or equivalents) to design and deliver executive dashboards and reports, enabling the CIO to make data-driven decisions and monitor performance effectively.
• Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of projects focused on automating and modernizing enterprise applications, integrating AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and decision-making. Ensure all solutions comply with NUS enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, cloud infrastructure strategies, and data governance frameworks. Collaborate with data architects, engineers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions and detailed implementation plans.
• Oversee the migration and integration of structured and unstructured data from various functional domains—including Research, Manager Management, Investment and Operational Due Diligence, Investment Approvals, Compliance, Exposure, Risk, and Performance Reporting—into a centralized enterprise data management platform.
• Manage the upgrade, deployment, and maintenance of all hardware assets—including on-premises virtual machines, laptops, desktops, mobile devices, printers, and wireless meeting room systems—ensuring they are optimally configured and fully operational.
• Monitor project schedules, proactively manage risks, and deliver timely, clear progress reports to stakeholders.