AVP/VP, Quantitative Strategist, Equities

Overview

AVP/VP, Quantitative Strategist, Equities – GIC. GIC is one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds with over 2,000 employees across 11 offices. We invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. 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. Public Equities (EQ) focuses on generating sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets, including total return, absolute return, and relative return strategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships with corporates provide opportunities to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join us as Quantitative Strategist to support the CIO Office.

What impact can you make in this role?

In this role, you will conduct quantitative research and analysis on equities, using quantitative methods and AI/ML techniques for capital allocation, portfolio construction, optimization, risk management, and hedging solutions. Your work will provide actionable insights and recommendations that translate into portfolio actions and enhance our investment process. You will also perform quantitative research and analysis to help our CIO understand the impact of macro drivers and events on our portfolio through scenario and stress testing. Additionally, you will gather internal data to conduct ongoing quantitative research and studies, offering a data-driven feedback loop to improve investment decision-making and research quality of our PMs and analysts. You will harness data and quantitative techniques to aid in the development of thematic and event-based strategies and solutions required by the CIO.

What will you do as a Quantitative Strategist?

• Partner with departments and investment heads to leverage data, quantitative methods, and AI/ML for research and analysis, validating investment hypotheses and providing actionable insights in capital allocation, portfolio construction, risk management.
• Conduct quantitative research to understand how macro drivers such as interest rates and inflation affect companies and incorporate this understanding into your analysis.
• Utilize quantitative and network information to perform sensitivity and impact analysis of events and reporting.
• Perform ongoing portfolio risk and performance monitoring through the team's quantitative portfolio diagnostic analytics framework.
• Apply behavioural analytics to help PMs and analysts make better decisions and improve research quality.
• Harness data and quantitative methods to aid in the development and implementation of thematic/event-based strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain models and analytics to provide continuous insights and institutionalize our knowledge.
• Share and cross-pollinate quantitative applications, analysis, and tools within and across departments, sharing insights relevant to various investment teams.

What qualifications or skills should you possess?

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or Economics
• 3-10 years of relevant experience in quantitative research and analysis
• Strong expertise in quantitative capital allocations, portfolio construction and risk analysis
• Proficiency in R or Python and SQL
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and obtain buy-in from stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Work at the Point of Impact

We aim to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams, and be empowered to push boundaries, share your views, and be heard. We are anchored by our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence.

Flexibility at GIC

GIC offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. Our teams come into the office four days per week to benefit from in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days to work from home and adjust as needed.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process. Please email with any accommodation needs.

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