Applied AI Engineer | Quant in Fintech

MetaComp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaComp is seeking an exceptionally strong quantitative fresh graduate to join its AI team in Singapore. This role targets top-tier math or physics majors with strong analytical ability, even with limited coding experience.

You will grow into a high-impact AI engineer in a fast-growing fintech setting. If you were in the top 5% of your cohort and enjoy solving abstract problems, this role offers exposure to AI-driven solutions, model development, and experimentation within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Physics, or related quantitative disciplines from leading universities.
• Exceptional logical reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Strong foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, and optimization.
• High intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp complex concepts quickly.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., LLMs, AI coding assistants, research tools) in coursework or projects.
• Basic familiarity with Python or similar language.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior engineers to design, test, and improve AI-driven solutions across business use cases.
• Apply mathematical and statistical thinking to model real-world problems.
• Use AI tools to accelerate research and prototyping.
• Translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations.
• Conduct experiments, analyze model outputs, and iterate on improvements.
• Continuously learn and stay updated with AI research and emerging tools.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Mathematical foundation

Ambiguity tolerance

Python familiarity

AI tooling awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mathematics/Physics/Applied Math/Engineering Physics or related quantitative field

Tools

LLMs

Coding copilots

Research tools

Job description

MetaComp is seeking an exceptionally strong quantitative fresh graduate to join its AI team in Singapore. This role targets top-tier math or physics majors with strong analytical ability, even with limited coding experience.

You will grow into a high-impact AI engineer in a fast-growing fintech setting. If you were in the top 5% of your cohort and enjoy solving abstract problems, this role offers exposure to AI-driven solutions, model development, and experimentation within a supportive,