Quantitative Research Director

QUBE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology research firm in Singapore seeks a professional to create high-quality predictive signals using large datasets. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, an advanced degree in a quantitative field, and strong knowledge in statistics and machine learning. This role is essential to lead the research cycle from generation to implementation of signals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with a strong track record.
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP, or AI techniques.
• Intellectual curiosity to explore new datasets and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality predictive signals using large datasets.
• Lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation.
• Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Programming (Python, R, Matlab, C++, C#)

Education

Advanced degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Your future role within QRT

• Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals
• By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities
• Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers
• Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform
• Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time
• You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation

Your present skillset

• Min 4 years of relevant experience with strong track record
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus
• Capacity to multi-task in a fast paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail
• Coding skills required in at least one leading programing language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#)
• Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields
• Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment
• Strong capacity to communicate with technologists, data scientists and traders across the globe
• Proven track record in delivering successful systematic strategies