Assoc/AVP, Quantitative Strategist, Fixed Income & Multi Asset
Singapore, SG
GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices 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.
Fixed Income Multi Asset
Our team employs a broad range of investment strategies that span macro, credit, and quantitative investing, including multi-asset, benchmark-agnostic, constrained, indexed, and thematic strategies.
What impact can you make in this role?
We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Strategist to elevate our global macro team’s investment process through advanced quantitative techniques. The successful candidate will leverage alternative data sources, rigorously validate investment hypotheses, and screen for high-potential investment opportunities. You will conduct comprehensive FVT analysis, quantify portfolio risks, and provide strategic recommendations for portfolio construction. Additionally, you will apply sophisticated econometric methods in nowcasting and forecasting to generate actionable insights and identify market trends, ensuring our strategies are both data-driven and grounded in macroeconomic theory.
What will you do as a Quantitative Strategist?
- Validate investment hypothesis and value-add investment strategies
- Quantify potential portfolio risks and provide portfolio construction related recommendations
- Monitor asset movements, identify market trends, and provide insights
- Apply ML/Econometrics in nowcasting and forecasting
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Advanced degree in fields such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Economics
- 4-6 years in a Quantitative Role within finance
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Good understanding of Macroeconomics and Fixed Incomes instruments
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand and cater to the needs of fundamental managers and analysts
- Familiarity with traditional and alternative macro datasets
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
GIC is an equal opportunity employer
GIC is an equal opportunity employerGIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.
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