Quant Analyst (Risk Management)

Polymer Capital Singapore; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Polymer Capital Singapore seeks a skilled quantitative risk analyst to develop and maintain a risk management system for global macro strategies. You will collaborate with the team to advance analytics and strategy development.

You will build interactive data visualization tools to ensure robust data sourcing, processing, and validation, and support portfolio managers by explaining risk metrics via the risk portal and related tools.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python for data analytics and visualization using NumPy and Pandas.
• Experience with back-end development including RESTful APIs and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue) for web interfaces.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics and probability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust risk management system for global macro strategies, alongside Equity L/S.
• Conduct R&D on quantitative analytics/strategies.
• Coordinate with other departments to create interactive data visualization tools, ensuring data sourcing, processing, and validation.
• Assist portfolio managers by explaining risk metrics and providing insights through the risk portal or other risk tools.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

FastAPI

Data analytics

Back-end development

SQL

NoSQL

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

Mathematics

Statistics

Probability

Ownership

Data visualization

Tools

RESTful API

SQL/NoSQL databases

Excel VBA

React

Vue.js

Job description

Position Overview

Focus on developing and maintaining a risk management system with an emphasis on global macro strategies. Collaborate with the team to enhance quantitative analytics and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust risk management system for global macro strategies, alongside Equity L/S.
• Conduct R&D on quantitative analytics/strategies.
• Coordinate with other departments to create interactive data visualization tools, ensuring data sourcing, processing, and validation.
• Assist portfolio managers by explaining risk metrics and providing insights through the risk portal or other risk tools.

Requirements

• Development skills:
  • Proficient in data analytics and visualization using Python (NumPy, Pandas, FastAPI, etc.), Excel(VBA) etc.
  • Experience with back-end development, including RESTful API and SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Experience in building responsive websites with JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of mathematics, statistics, probability etc.
• Good financial knowledge, including return/PnL calculation, risk metrics like volatility, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and derivative pricing.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in task completion.

Additional Skills (Good to Have)

• Deep understanding of global macroeconomic factors and their impact on risk management.