Data Scientist, Risk & Quant Analytics

Polymer Capital Taiwan; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 785,000 - 1,099,000; Full time

Job summary

Polymer Capital Taiwan is seeking a Data Scientist to analyze data and uncover actionable insights that drive trading strategies and risk management decisions. You will apply statistical methods, machine learning, and domain knowledge to reveal signals that inform investments.

Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing market and alternative data, building predictive models, validating hypotheses, and preparing data for modeling.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to derive insights from complex datasets.
• Experience with statistical analysis and quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Modeling: collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to uncover trading patterns and correlations.
• Predictive Modeling: develop and deploy ML/AI/statistical models to forecast market movements and rankings.
• Testing & Evaluation: perform hypothesis testing and refine models for robust decision making.
• Data Management: prepare and manage data for model building and analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Machine learning

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Communication

Teamwork

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Master's degree or higher in data science/Statistics/Math/CS

Tools

Python

R

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team, focusing on analyzing data to uncover actionable insights and patterns. The ideal candidate will leverage statistical methods, machine learning techniques, and domain knowledge to discover signals that will drive trading strategies and enhance risk management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Modeling: Collect, clean, and analyze vast datasets, including market data, PM position data, social media sentiment, alternative big data, and economic indicators, to uncover trading patterns, behavior patterns, and correlations.
• Predictive Modeling: Develop and deploy machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical models to forecast market, industry sector, alpha, and security movements/rankings.
• Testing & Evaluation: Rigorously hypothesis testing, evaluation, and refining models to ensure robustness of decision making.
• Data Management: Handle the complex process of data preparation and management for model building and analysis.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced degree (Master's or above) in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of statistical & probability analysis and quantitative methods. Strong problem-solving abilities, with a knack for deriving insights from complex datasets.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy)
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and to foster a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• A good understanding of financial markets, market microstructure, trading algorithms and/or the business context of data science applications is a strong plus
• Research or experience related to behavioral finance is a strong plus