Quantitative Researcher - Systematic Equity (NLP/ML)

ACCELA RECRUITMENT SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineers Gate (EG) seeks a motivated Quantitative Researcher to join our systematic equity team in Singapore. You will research, develop, and support mid-frequency Asia-focused strategies across data sourcing, alpha research, portfolio construction, execution and risk management.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative foundation, hands-on experience with large and alternative datasets, and an interest in translating research into live trading.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in systematic equity research or data-driven trading.
• MS or PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, CS, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience applying NLP and machine learning with alternative data.
• Interest in Asia cash equities and mid-frequency strategies.

Responsibilities

• Source, clean, validate, and analyze large-scale market and alternative datasets.
• Apply NLP, ML, and statistical techniques to enhance signal generation.
• Contribute across full lifecycle of mid-frequency strategies (2–10 days holding).
• Assist PMs in developing tools to analyze and monitor portfolio performance.
• Stay informed on Asia equity market structure and execution-cost dynamics.

Skills

Python

Quantitative analysis

NLP

Machine learning

Data analysis

Education

MS/PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or related field

Job description

Engineers Gate (EG) seeks a motivated Quantitative Researcher to join our systematic equity team in Singapore. You will research, develop, and support mid-frequency Asia-focused strategies across data sourcing, alpha research, portfolio construction, execution and risk management.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative foundation, hands-on experience with large and alternative datasets, and an interest in translating research into live trading.