Quantitative Strategist

GIC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sovereign wealth fund in Singapore is seeking a Quantitative Strategist to bolster its multi-asset investment strategies. The successful candidate will utilize advanced quantitative methods for cross-asset opportunities, design frameworks for portfolio construction, and enhance risk modeling. This role necessitates an advanced degree in a quantitative field and 3–7 years of relevant experience. Join us to influence investment decisions and collaborate in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related fields.
• 3–7 years of experience in quantitative roles.
• Strong knowledge in alpha research and backtesting.
• Excellent Python programming skills.
• Familiarity with options pricing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python-based research tools for strategy development.
• Support portfolio managers in constructing multi-asset portfolios.
• Conduct empirical research for systematic signals.
• Enhance risk modeling frameworks.
• Work with large datasets ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Python programming

Quantitative analysis

Portfolio construction

Risk modeling

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Location: Singapore, SG Job Function: Fixed Income & Multi Asset Job Type: Permanent Req ID: 16941

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Fixed Income Multi Asset The Fixed Income & Multi Asset department is responsible for managing the fixed income assets of the GIC portfolio and multi-asset strategies. Its universe is global and spans multiple sectors, including global interest rates, currencies, credit, emerging markets, securitized products, convertible bonds, equities and commodities. The FIMA Quantitative Strategies team partners closely with portfolio managers and analysts to enhance investment decision-making through robust quantitative research, cross-asset modeling, and systematic portfolio construction.

What impact can you make in this role? We are seeking a highly skilled and intellectually curious Quantitative Strategist to support our multi-asset investment strategies. The successful candidate will apply advanced quantitative methods to identify cross-asset opportunities, design systematic frameworks for portfolio construction, and strengthen risk modeling capabilities. This role offers exposure to a wide range of asset classes — including rates, FX, commodities, volatility, and equity indices — and the opportunity to work directly with investment teams shaping GIC’s global multi-asset strategies.

What will you do as a Quantitative Strategist?

Quantitative Research & Strategy Development

• Develop and maintain robust, Python-based research and analytics tools to support cross-asset strategy development.
• Conduct empirical research to identify and test systematic signals and factors across asset classes.
• Design and implement backtesting frameworks to evaluate investment hypotheses and portfolio construction methodologies.

Portfolio Construction & Risk Modeling

• Support portfolio managers in building and optimizing multi-asset portfolios under various constraints.
• Enhance risk modeling frameworks, including factor-based and scenario-based approaches.
• Conduct performance attribution and sensitivity analysis to inform investment decisions.

Data Analytics & Infrastructure

• Work with large, complex datasets to ensure they are prepared, accurate, and ready for quantitative analysis, utilizing modern tools such as Databricks for improved efficiency, with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and reproducibility.
• Partner with data engineering teams to streamline data workflows, optimizing access and usability for research purposes, while upholding the principles of accuracy, transparency, and reproducibility.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner closely with portfolio managers and analysts to translate quantitative insights into actionable investment ideas.
• Communicate complex quantitative findings clearly to non-quantitative stakeholders.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or Econometrics.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in a quantitative role (e.g., Quant Researcher, Data Scientist, Risk Modeler, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of alpha research, portfolio construction, optimization, and backtesting.
• Excellent programming skills in Python; experience in algorithmic development or open-source package contribution is a plus.
• Familiarity with options pricing and derivatives modeling is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with non-quantitative colleagues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to the highest standards of analytical rigor and precision.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more

Learn more about our Fixed Income and Multi Asset Department here.