Data Scientist, Trading & Execution

Polymer Capital China; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Gym Facility

DEI initiatives

Learning & Development

Job summary

Polymer Capital Management in Hong Kong seeks a data science professional to collect, clean, and analyze large market datasets, build predictive models, and evaluate outcomes. You will apply statistical methods, AI techniques, and ML libraries to forecast market movements and rankings, collaborating with a team on impactful projects.

You should bring strong Python skills, experience with Pandas/NumPy/PyTorch, and a solid understanding of financial markets.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills and software development discipline.
• Experience with ML libraries for model building and evaluation.
• Good understanding of financial markets and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Modeling: Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to uncover patterns.
• Predictive Modeling: Develop ML and AI models to forecast market movements and rankings.
• Testing & Evaluation: Rigorously test hypotheses and refine models for robustness.
• Data Management: Prepare and manage data for model building and analysis.
• Statistical methods: Deep understanding of statistics and probability.
• Hands-on AI: Experience with model training and agent workflows.
• Python proficiency: Write clean, efficient code and pipelines.
• Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, scikit-learn in practice.
• Communication: Present complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Team collaboration: Foster knowledge sharing within the team.
• Domain knowledge: Market microstructure and trading algorithms are a plus.
• Behavioral finance research is a strong plus.

Skills

Python

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Company Introduction

Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in and focused on Asia. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region’s best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world’s largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.

Job Responsibilities / Job Brief

• 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.

• Deep understanding of statistical & probability analysis and quantitative methods.

• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art AI techniques (e.g. model training/fine-tuning, agent workflow development), with demonstrated project delivery.

• Proficiency in Python, with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with data manipulation and machine learning libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

• 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

Why join us?

• Prime Location: You’ll work full time from our centrally located office space in the heart of Hong Kong
• High-Growth: We have a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
• Equal opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Global exposure: With six offices and three affiliate offices around the region, Polymer teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.
• Dynamic and Collaborative Environment: Opportunity to work with industry leaders and experts to engage in exciting projects and fulfilling challenges.

Some Of Our Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Medical Group Insurance
• In-built Gym facility
• DEI and Philanthropy Initiatives
• Professional Learning & Development Opportunities