Associate/AVP, Quantitative Strategist, Economics & Investment Strategy

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.

Economics & Investment Strategy (EIS)

We manage the Total Portfolio to earn sustainable returns over the long-term and enable the flexibility to navigate the path over the shorter term.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our department as a Quantitative Strategist embedded within an investment team.

What impact can you make in this role?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Strategist to join EIS. In this role, you will leverage data, quantitative and AI/ML methods to provide holistic and comprehensive data and evidence based insights and recommendations that drive our investment decision-making. You will conduct quantitative research and analysis to help our investment team understand the impact of various macro drivers and scenarios on the total portfolio. You will contribute to the portfolio construction and asset allocation using quantitative methods.

What will you do as a Quantitative Strategist in EIS? 

• Partner with macro strategists, investment strategists, asset class specialists and portfolio managers to conduct quantitative research and analysis throughout the investment process

• Develop and maintain robust quantitative models and tools to support macro monitoring, market screening, idea generation, strategy backtesting, portfolio construction, asset allocation, basis management and total portfolio management

• Keep up-to-date with the latest market trends and academic research, contributing to the department’s investment strategies within the global macro space.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• 2-6 years of professional experience in a quantitative role (e.g., quant strategist, quant researcher, actuary, risk modeler, data scientist, etc.)
• Comprehensive understanding of Macroeconomics, Fixed Incomes instruments, Public Equities and other major asset classes
• Proficiency in Python.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand, influence, and obtain buy-in from stakeholders effectively.
• Be highly motivated, intellectually curious and have 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 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.

Learn More

Learn more about our Economics & Investment Strategy Department here: https://gic.careers/group/economics-investment-strategy/