Data Scientist

Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Performance-based pay

Job summary

Capital Dynamics Asset Management Sdn Bhd is seeking a data science professional in Kuala Lumpur to research market trends, build quantitative models, and support trading decisions. The role involves risk analytics, forecasting, and developing data algorithms to improve company products.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in data science, strong Python/R skills, and solid foundations in statistics, time-series analysis, and ML techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related computational discipline from a reputable university.
• Master's qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analysing market trends using quantitative models and technical analysis to support trading decisions.
• Developing and implementing complex quantitative models (e.g. trading & forecasting).
• Performing daily statistical analyses (e.g. risk analytics and default risk modelling) and coding tasks (e.g. pattern recognition or machine learning).
• Detailing model specifications and data collection methods.
• Testing new models, products and analytics programs.
• Developing optimal strategies.
• Developing new data algorithms and models to support company products.
• Presenting and interpreting data results to senior management and clients.

Skills

Python

R

Statistics

Time-series analysis

Pattern recognition

Machine learning

SVM

K-Means

Decision Trees

Random Forest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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• Researching and analysing market trends using quantitative model and using technical analysis to make trading decisions
• Developing and implementing complex quantitative models (e.g. trading & forecasting)
• Performing daily statistical analyses (e.g. risk analytics and default risk modelling) and coding tasks (e.g. pattern recognition or machine learning)
• Detailing model specifications and methods of data collection
• Testing new models, products and analytics programs
• Developing optimal strategies
• Developing new data algorithm and models to support company products
• Presenting and interpreting data results to senior management and clients

Requirements

• Preferably with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in data science related roles.
• A solid Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or any other related computational discipline from a reputable university. Applicants with the relevant master's qualification would have an advantage.
• Proven expertise in data science and analytics for key areas, such as probability and statistics, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, optimisation, and predictive modelling.
• Understanding supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-Means, SVM, Decision Trees, Random Forest, etc. is a plus.
• Hands on programming experience in Python and R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

This career opportunity is available in our following office(s).

Capital Dynamics is the first Asian-owned global fund manager and investment adviser operating in Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Our rapid expansion comes with an increasing reliance on information technology whilst adapting to ever-changing business needs. We have a start-up culture that is flat and accessible, we have a dress down policy, and we allow our employees to take naps whenever they need to.

As a “start-up” MNC, we seek talents that are self-motivated with a belief that success is a fruit of immense hard work and passionate heart work. We regard success as a journey that should be cultivating, eye-opening, and fun.

Capital Dynamics is the first Asian-owned global fund manager and investment adviser operating in Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Our rapid expansion comes with an increasing reliance on information technology whilst adapting to ever-changing business needs. We have a start-up culture that is flat and accessible, we have a dress down policy, and we allow our employees to take naps whenever they need to.

As a “start-up” MNC, we seek talents that are self-motivated with a belief that success is a fruit of immense hard work and passionate heart work. We regard success as a journey that should be cultivating, eye-opening, and fun.

Perks and benefits

Medical Customisable performance based remuneration struct