Associate / AVP, Quantitative Strategist, Private Equity

GIC Private Limited; Singapore (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm seeks a Quantitative Strategist for its Private Equity division. In this role, you'll analyze complex datasets, develop statistical models, and collaborate with investment teams to drive data-driven decisions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a background in mathematics or finance, and proficiency in Python and SQL. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and impact in the investment landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience working with quantitative models and conducting statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Extract insights from large datasets and provide data-driven solutions.
• Design and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms.
• Collaborate with investment teams and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Data Science

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics

Degree in Finance

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

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Associate / AVP, Quantitative Strategist, Private Equity

Job Function : Private Equity

Job Type : Permanent

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

GIC Private Equity (PE)

GIC is a global investment firm and has one of the largest and broadest private equity programmes amongst all institutions. GIC PE invests across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific in a range of sectors including Healthcare, Consumer, Financial services, Technology, Industrials, Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure. Besides investing through private equity fund managers, GIC PE also invests across the capital structure in equity, senior and junior debt, in secondary PE deals, restructuring & opportunistic credit and special situations. We currently have over 100 active relationships with fund managers and have invested directly in more than 1000 companies globally across multiple sectors.

What will you do in the role?

As a Quantitative Strategist in Private Equity, you will be responsible for extracting meaningful insights from large and complex datasets. You will work closely with investment teams to identify business problems, formulate hypotheses, and provide data-driven solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging cutting-edge technologies. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about data science, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and have a deep understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms.Collaborate with investment teams to understand business problems and provide data-driven solutions :

• Gather and preprocess large datasets from various sources
• Design, develop, and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms
• Analyze and interpret complex data, and provide actionable insights
• Create dashboards to communicate findings and support decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers and IT teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility.
• Communicate findings and present results to stakeholders
• Collaborate with data engineers and IT teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in quantitative finance, private equity markets, and AI technologies.

What qualifications, skills and traits should you possess in this role?

• An academic degree in fields such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics and Finance fields with experience in a data-driven professional setting
• Experience working with quantitative models, conducting model validation, and performing statistical analysis.
• Comfortable working with, and combining, disparate and diverse data sources
• A strong intuition for analytical methodologies and desire to solve novel technical challenges
• Proficiency in the following coding languages – Python, SQL
• Positive work attitude, high energy candidates with drive and initiative
• Eagerness to learn the private equity investment process and willingness to learn other skillsets required for this role, as and when they are required
• Ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and demonstrate maturity and integrity to interact confidently with senior colleagues

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values : Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email [emailprotected] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Private Equity Department here : https : / / gic.careers / group / private-equity /

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