Assistant Manager - Quantitative Strategies

Prudential Hong Kong Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking an Assistant Manager for Quantitative Strategies in Singapore. The successful candidate will engage in factor research, strategy back-testing, and support the commercialization of quantitative strategies. Ideal candidates should have strong quantitative analytical skills, a postgraduate degree in a related field, and programming expertise in R, Python, and SQL.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in quantitative research.
• Experiences in fundamental factor research and/or applying AI/machine learning methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct factor research to support investment strategies.
• Research and back-test new strategies, including data validation and programming.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Developers to ensure robust tools and data sets.

Skills

Quantitative analytical skills

Programming skills (R, Python, SQL)

Knowledge of machine learning techniques

Education

Postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative subject

CFA

Job description

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Assistant Manager - Quantitative Strategies

Apply locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id 25070237

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Factor research to support existing and future investment strategies.
• Research and back-testing of new strategies and improvements to existing strategies, including data validation, data exploration, programming, analysis and presenting results.
• Specific research projects using AI/machine learning approaches to enhance quantitative alpha or risk factors including data validation, data exploration, programming, and analysis.
• Participate and contribute to team research projects and present updates and findings in regular internal forums.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the QS data and infrastructure platform.
• Work closely with Quantitative Developers to ensure all tools and data sets used for the research and implementation of strategies are robust, version controlled and consistent with best practice.
• Support the commercialization of quantitative strategies, including but not limited to contributing to internal and external publications, supporting distribution in selling and marketing of products and capabilities as well as assisting in product development, especially quantitative analysis for RFP.
• Support CIO on relevant quantitative analysis.

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EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous relevant experiences in quantitative research are preferred
• Experiences in fundamental factor research and/or applying AI/machine learning methods for investment research or related fields is an advantage

ATTRIBUTES

• A strong believer in active quantitative investment approaches with strong demonstrable quantitative analytical skills
• Strong understanding in major theory in financial markets
• Solid understanding in accounting and company fundamentals
• Solid understanding on applied statistics, including distributions, regression, and statistical testing
• A critical thinker
• Open to challenge and debate
• Ability to work well in a small cohesive team
• Articulate, with an ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Attention to detail

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic credentials, a postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative subject (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics) is an advantage
• CFA is an advantage
• Strong programming skills. R, Python, and SQL
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and experience implementing machine learning algorithms in production is an advantage

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

About Us

Eastspring is an international asset manager with Asia at its core. We offer investment solutions across equity, fixed income, multi asset, quantitative and alternative strategies to institutional and individual investors globally.

As the asset management business of Prudential plc, we have built an unparalleled presence across Asia1. over the years. We are also a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment, incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in our investment processes.

We are proud to be a member of the 2023 GEI Gender Equality Index . The reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand. Our inclusion in this global index is testament to our commitment to nurturing diverse talent. #BloombergGEI. https://www.bloomberg.com/gei

Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom