Associate, Data Scientist, Investment Insights Group

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sovereign wealth fund seeks an Associate Data Scientist for its Investment Insights Group in Singapore. The role involves designing AI workflows, deploying solutions, and conducting research to enhance investment processes. Ideal candidates will have strong quantitative backgrounds and experience with Large Language Models, contributing to innovative solutions that drive investment outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on engineering experience in data science or machine learning projects.
• Proven experience with Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Strong software engineering skills and adherence to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI workflows to address business challenges.
• Deploy AI solutions into production environments.
• Conduct independent research for investment processes.

Skills

Software engineering

Statistical fundamentals

Communication

Machine learning

Education

Formal training in quantitative discipline

Job description

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Associate, Data Scientist, Investment Insights Group

Location:

Singapore, SG

Job Function: Investment Insights Group

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations worldwide, we invest in more than 40 countries across various asset classes and industries. Working at GIC offers exposure to a global network of industry leaders. As a leading long-term global investor, we aim to impact Singapore’s financial future and the communities we serve worldwide.

Investment Insights Group

We leverage advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technological tools to generate insights that drive outstanding investment outcomes for GIC.

Data Science & Innovation Team

You will be part of a team of data scientists developing AI solutions to support GIC's enterprise-wide users. As the Center of Excellence for AI at GIC, you will build advanced tools and platforms impacting all departments, including investment and corporate functions. You may work within the central team or directly with stakeholder departments.

What will you do as a Data Scientist?

• Design and implement AI workflows to address business challenges.
• Deploy AI solutions into production environments and iterate based on user feedback.
• Conduct independent research to generate ideas for investment processes and corporate support.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Formal training in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering) with experience applying these skills in research.
• Proven experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) in industry settings is essential.
• Strong software engineering skills and adherence to best practices (e.g., code quality, single-responsibility principle, functional programming).
• Solid understanding of statistical fundamentals, including hypothesis testing and sampling; programming skills are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of financial markets and multi-asset research is a plus.
• Experience managing and accessing industry-specific investment data for research purposes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, managing end-to-end research projects from data collection to model deployment.
• At least 3 years of hands-on engineering experience related to data science or machine learning projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain results to stakeholders.

Work at the Point of Impact

We aim to attract forward-looking talent to help us become a leading global long-term investor. Join our diverse, agile teams—empowered to innovate, share ideas, and make an impact. Our PRIME values—Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence—guide our daily decisions and inspire us to excel.

Flexibility at GIC

Our offices foster collaboration, professional growth, and connection. We believe flexibility enhances our performance; thus, teams come to the office four days a week but can choose remote work days, adjusting as needed.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.

Learn more about our Investment Insights Group here:

https://gic.careers/group/investment-insights-group/