Macro Data Analyst — Japanese-Speaking Insights

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

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.