Macro Data Analyst (Japanese speaking)

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Macro Data Analyst (Japanese speaking) to join a Japan-focused investment team. You will collect and analyze macroeconomic and market data to identify investment opportunities and support research materials.

You will build quantitative models, explore AI/ML techniques, and develop data infrastructure using public statistics and alternative data sources, collaborating with investment professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting, processing, and analyzing data.
• Experience with financial or market data in financial institutions.
• Fluent Japanese language skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze macroeconomic, financial, and market datasets relevant to the Japanese equity market.
• Examine the impact of macro factors such as interest rates, FX movements, commodity prices, capital flows, and investor sentiment on equity performance.
• Conduct sector and company-level analysis to identify relationships between economic indicators and stock returns.
• Develop and refine quantitative models and forecasting frameworks.
• Build and maintain data infrastructure utilizing public statistics, market data, and alternative data sources.
• Partner with investment professionals to evaluate investment theses and prepare research materials.
• Explore and implement advanced analytical techniques, including AI and machine learning applications.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Economics

Data analysis

Tools

Machine learning

Job description

OVERVIEW

Our client, a Japan-focused investment firm based in Singapore, is seeking a Macro Data Analyst (Japanese speaking) to join its investment team. The firm invests primarily in Japanese listed equities while also maintaining exposure to venture capital funds and high-growth private companies across Japan and overseas.

This role is focused on identifying investment opportunities through the analysis of macroeconomic, financial, and market-related data. Beyond traditional economic research, the successful candidate will leverage quantitative methods, data science techniques, and large-scale datasets to uncover insights that can enhance the firm's investment decision-making process.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, and passionate about using data to understand market dynamics and generate actionable investment ideas.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze macroeconomic, financial, and market datasets relevant to the Japanese equity market.
• Examine the impact of macro factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange movements, commodity prices, capital flows, and investor sentiment on equity performance.
• Conduct sector and company-level analysis to identify relationships between economic indicators and stock returns.
• Develop and refine quantitative models and forecasting frameworks.
• Build and maintain data infrastructure utilizing public statistics, market data, and alternative data sources.
• Partner with investment professionals to evaluate investment theses and prepare research materials.
• Explore and implement advanced analytical techniques, including AI and machine learning applications.

Requirements

• Practical experience in data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Experience handling financial or market-related data within financial institutions, including middle- or back-office functions.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
• Solid understanding of economics and financial markets.
• Fluent Japanese language skills, both written and spoken, to support analysis and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within asset management, securities firms, investment banks, hedge funds, research institutes, or related organizations.
• Hands‑on experience in statistical or econometric analysis.
• Experience developing machine learning models for data analysis.
• Exposure to alternative data analysis and utilization.
• Research experience related to equity markets.

Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys discovering new insights and investment opportunities through data.
• Able to independently formulate and test hypotheses.
• Passionate about analyzing markets through quantitative and logical approaches.
• Naturally curious and committed to continuous learning.
• Interested in building a career centered on quantitative research and data-driven investing rather than purely qualitative market analysis.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Appreciate your understanding.