Quantitative Researcher

SCHONFELD STRATEGIC ADVISORS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-strategy investment platform in Singapore seeks an experienced Quantitative Researcher. You will build and maintain optimization infrastructure and support performance management related to investments in the China and Taiwan markets. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin. The company values teamwork and diversity, fostering a collaborative culture that drives performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Ability to read Chinese annual reports and meeting transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain optimization-related infrastructure.
• Support the team’s performance management requirements.
• Gather information and data as required.

Skills

Advanced financial market knowledge

Advanced mathematics

Programming skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin

Passion and diligence

Education

Masters degree in Finance, Investment, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline

Job description

We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher to work at Schonfeld Strategic Advisors; the role will be based in Singapore. The team has a global mandate with focus on the China and Taiwan markets. The main responsibilities include: building and maintaining optimization related infrastructure, supporting the team’s performance management requirements, information & data gathering, or other tasks as required. The Team invests in Global TMT and Consumer, and is based in Singapore.

What you’ll bring

• Masters degree and above (Finance, investment, mathematics, physics or related discipline)
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
• Advanced financial market knowledge, and advanced mathematics, and programming skills are required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin; be able to read Chinese annual reports and company meeting transcripts
• Passion, diligence and intellectual curiosity

Who we are

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.

We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.

We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices.

Our Culture

Talent is our strategy. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. We are teamwork-oriented, and collaborative, and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning & educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact.

We foster a sense of belonging among all of our employees with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. Our employees value diversity across identity, thought, people, and perspective which serves as the foundation of our culture. As a firm, we are committed to creating a hiring process that is fair, welcoming, and supportive.