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Job Description

Professor Rachel Zhang and Jean Zeng are seeking a qualified Research Assistant to support data-driven academic projects. Responsibilities include data collection, cleaning, aggregation, advanced econometric analysis, and assisting with research papers and reports. Candidates must have a master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field, with strong coding skills (Python, R, or Stata) and expertise in econometric methods. Prior experience in research, statistical modeling, and data visualization is preferred. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and a sample of your coding or analysis work.

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If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Delivering high-quality research and analysis to investors around the world, the Global Research team covers economics, currencies, equities, fixed income and climate change to help our clients best navigate and make sense of turbulent global financial markets. Global Research offers fundamental, cross-asset, technical and quantitative analysis presented through multiple platforms and formats.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an ASEAN Equity Research Analyst.

Principal Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Equity Research Analyst will work closely with senior analysts in ASEAN region, assist in analysing and covering ASEAN-listed companies and sectors. This role involves creating and maintaining detailed financial models, writing research reports, supporting the efforts of senior analysts and contributing to investment recommendations for our clients.

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial models and valuation for ASEAN companies. Maintain and update financial database
• Conduct thorough industry and company research including analyzing financial statements, industry trends, and macroeconomic factors to support investment thesis
• Draft research reports, providing insights on financial performance, industry trends and investment ideas
• Track and interpret market news, economic developments and company-specific events, and provide actionable investment ideas
• Assist in preparing materials and presentations for client meetings, liaise company - client meetings and fulfil client requests
• Participate in earnings calls, investor conferences and company meetings, develop corporate and industry contacts

Qualifications

• Handling of Vietnamese speaking clients and documents in Vietnamese. Vietnamese language capability required
• Strong analytical, quantitative, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques and financial modelling
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English, proficiency in additional ASEAN language is a plus
• Team player, diligent, organised and inquisitive

To be considered for this role, the relevant rights to work in Singapore is required.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regards to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis.

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Job Description:

We are seeking for a skilled and motivated Quantitative Research Analyst to join our Quantamental Investment team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of quantitative trading and investment strategies. As a Quantitative Research Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and contribute to the success of our investment strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough backtesting of trading strategies using historical market data to evaluate performance, identify potential risks, and validate assumptions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in calculating and backtesting various factors that drive stock returns, including but not limited to value, momentum, size, quality, and volatility. Identify and research new factors or alpha signals that have the potential to generate superior risk-adjusted returns, conducting rigorous analysis to validate their efficacy and robustness.
• Monitor and analyze real-time market data, news, and events to adapt trading strategies and make informed investment decisions in dynamic market conditions.
• Document research methodologies, findings, and results in clear and concise reports, presentations, and research notes for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Mentor junior members of the research team and provide guidance on quantitative methods, programming techniques, and best practices.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• No prior experience required in the equity market, with a strong background in factor investing strategies. Candidates with experience in China A-share market and US market are preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as Python, SQL, SAS, and C++.
• A keen interest in investment, strong learning ability, excellent teamwork skills, self-driven, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Strong communication skills in both English and Chinese, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members across different regions and departments.

About the position

Based in Singapore and supporting Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, you will contribute to the firm, by developing analysis and conveying insights to enhance clients’ decision making. You will play an active role in all aspects of client engagement: helping identify issues, forming hypotheses, conducting analysis, and synthesising conclusions into recommendations.

You will combine technical strength with a strong track record of leadership and performance in team-oriented environments.

You will work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and demanding yet supportive environment. You will enjoy autonomy, the opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector, and to grow into an industry expert under the guidance of senior members of the team with deep experience addressing major strategic issues at the world’s leading advisory firms.

The position suits a recent STEM graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s programme.

Key responsibilities

• Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients’ decision making
• Work closely with our modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the model results
• Contribute to our product development, by identifying new opportunities and expanding our capabilities
• Engage with clients to thoroughly understand their requirements
• Communicate findings to clients

What we are looking for

Required attributes:

• First-class or high second-class degree in a quantitative subject (Mathematics, Economics, Science, Engineering or Finance).
• Proficiency in English and Malay language is a must to be able to collect data and information from Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information.
• Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments.
• An ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical parties.

What we offer

• The opportunity to substantially influence major decisions in the energy sector.
• Direct engagement with clients through Aurora conferences, workshops and webinars.
• The opportunity to grow into a publicly visible industry expert.
• A fun, informal and international work culture.
• Private medical insurance
• Access to employee discount platform - Perkbox
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects.

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

About us

From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research has grown to be the largest dedicated power market analytics company in Europe, providing data-driven intelligence for strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. We are a diverse team of 600 experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, renewables, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities.

We are active across in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Americas, working with world-leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software. We are a thriving, rapidly growing company with offices across the globe and more opening soon. We currently serve around 200 of APAC’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments, and expect to continue to grow rapidly, adding new countries and products to our portfolio.

ExodusPoint Capital, founded in 2017 by Michael Gelband and Hyung Lee, began managing investor capital in 2018. The firm employs a global multi-strategy investment approach, seeking to deliver compelling asymmetric returns by combining complementary liquid strategies managed by experienced investment professionals within a robust risk framework. ExodusPoint brings together an accomplished team with hands-on experience running multi-manager businesses to create an institutional investment management firm

We are looking for a Quantitative Strategies Research Analyst to join our team in Singapore. This person will work closely with portfolio managers on research projects with a focus on data-driven quantitative strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other technology teams to formulate innovative solutions for trading and risk management
• Responsible for data parsing, cleaning and processing research jobs

Qualifications:

• Degree from leading university in a quantitative or technical field
• Good communication skills to collaborate both within and across teams
• Knowledge of linear algebra and statistics
• Prior experience in finance a plus
• Proficient in at least one language (e.g. Python) and relational database

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within assigned area of fixed income market coverage using information sources, including financial statements, earnings reports, published research, financial databases, corporate and management access
• Generate timely, and actionable bond investment ideas. Work with other members of the research team to evaluate a comprehensive range of bonds and bond funds
• Achieve and maintain a coverage list of bond issuers, and provide periodic research recommendations for bonds in the coverage list and newly issued bonds
• Communicate these investment ideas to the investing public and internal stakeholders through research reports, presentations, and other channels
• Contribute investment views and research in collaboration with the regional offices
• Contribute to the growth of the firm's fixed income business
• Undertake additional/ ad-hoc duties and projects assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor degree holder in a related discipline (accountancy, economic, finance or business administration), preferably with investment research experience
• Experience working with systems such as Bloomberg is desirable
• Good understanding of financial statements, bond mathematics, and macro drivers
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, numerical capability, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills. Strong command of both spoken and written English. Mandarin speaking capability is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for investing
• Able to multi-task and meet constant deadlines

Job Description:

DC Byte is the leading provider of commercial research and consultancy in the field of data centres and digital infrastructure. We are changing how market developments are being analysed and tracked through

our unique property management platforms. We have grown from a concept to a profitable platform and

consultancy in five years, with locations in London, Washington DC, and Singapore.

Our research and team have been quoted by leading publications such as the Straits Times and Nikkei Asia.

Decision makers at global leading firms – ranging from operators, real estate advisors and data centre

operators – use our Premiere Analytics Platform. Our clients are made up predominantly of the leading data

centre operators, REITs, funds, and developers. Our data has been cited in investment decisions by publicly

listed firms, with clients often leveraging our analytics and insights. Our team of analysts are regularly invited

to industry events and investor briefings to weigh in on the industry dynamics and outlook.

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team and help expand our global offering. Our ideal

candidate would be professional and outgoing, with a passion for international business analysis. The role

offers rapid career progression in a fast-growing global industry, with potential opportunities for travel and

work abroad. Building relationships with our customers and with the data centre community sits at the core

of the role, so interpersonal networking and communications skills are essential.

What your first year as a DC Byte Research Analyst might look like:

First 3 months

· Internal and external training

· Gaining expertise on our Analytics Platform and other company tools

· Gaining expertise on designated market coverage

3 to 6 months

· First client engagements and requests – tailored presentations to investment teams, C-Suite and executives, real estate advisory teams etc.,

· Attending industry events and networking

6 to 12 months

· End-to-end consultancy delivery under guidance from Senior Analysts and team

· Public speaking opportunities/investor briefings to educate various stakeholders/audiences about market dynamics

*Business travel to the designated market is a core part of the role – the timing of this will be dependent on business requirements, industry events etc.

Responsibilities include:

· Maintaining the DC Byte Analytics Platform and ensuring quality and consistency of data within designated markets

· Networking with industry professionals to gather information on existing and future supply and demand, and further understanding of market dynamics.

· Researching data centre development from a variety of news, public filings, and mapping sources.

· Delivering presentations to clients and stakeholders in both public and private forums.

· Delivering bespoke research reports in line with the client’s aims and objectives.

· Providing insight on industry developments to support research, white papers, infographics, and consulting projects.

· Representing the company at international and domestic conferences and events.

Minimum attributes:

· Research competencies – kindly note that this is not a data analytics role, hence experience with analytics tools (R, Python etc.) is not required

· Triangulation of information from various qualitative sources, consideration of industry drivers, market contexts and dynamics, wider geopolitical and economic landscape etc.

· Analytical and critical thinking skills

· Strong interpersonal skills, comfortability with networking

· Good writing and presentation skills for both interpersonal communication and deliverables (e.g., reports, commentaries etc.)

· Attention to detail

· Good attitude and willingness to learn

· Self-starter, proactiveness, adaptability

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, organisational skills

Preferred attributes:

· Degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate, or experience in an industry analysis/research role preferred. However, interested candidates with degrees in any other fields are strongly encouraged to apply

· Experience managing a research project from scoping to delivery

· Network of data centre professionals across the APAC region

· Multi-lingual –English & Mandarin mandatory. Cantonese desirable too.

About ByteDance

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us.

About the team

As a core member of our LLM Global Data Team, you'll be at the heart of our operations. Gain first-hand experience in understanding the intricacies of training Large Language Models (LLMs) with diverse data sets. Through our carefully designed rotation program, you'll witness how high-quality data is meticulously crafted and used. After completing your rotation, you will have the chance to select your area of expertise. This will be your stepping stone to lead, train, or oversee larger data operation projects.

Your Role Will Involve:

1. Lead multiple data labeling projects simultaneously, ensuring cross-functional alignment to establish advanced data standards and optimized workflows. This involves assembling specialized taskforces, coordinating milestones, and driving agile progress management. Additionally, assess requirement feasibility, design tailored project management strategies and SOPs, and support continuous operational improvements to effectively meet diverse needs.

2. Gain hands-on experience in data production, including drafting, revising, and data acceptance evaluation, while developing specialized skills across different data formats and content verticals to independently deliver high-quality data. This provides insight into the synergy between human input and data in LLM training.

3. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to assess, enhance, and experiment with operational processes, focusing on quality and productivity improvements. Interprete and translate safety stance and advisories into operational requirements. Perform routine data analysis on model performance, anticipate project risks, address urgent issues, and implement effective risk control measures.

4. It is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content as part of the core role/as part of project/ in response to escalation requests/by chance. This may occur in the form of images, video, and text related to every-day life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child safety; depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Excellent English writing and critique skills.

2. Comfortable working in a project-based fast-paced environment, where quality standards iterate quickly with research and experiment progress.

3. Comfortable with meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and generating creative solutions, including the use of technology and tools, to enhance the quality of both individual and team outputs.

4. A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management within content-related projects or operations, with a strong preference for backgrounds in journalism, teaching, writing, or text editing. Experience in leading AI/LLM companies or within the Trust and Safety industry is highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Candidates should be intelligent, diligent, and skilled in providing guidelines, analyzing cases and structuring complex operational improvements.

2. A deep interest in LLMs, human behavior and user experience is essential. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic learner who finds engagement with diverse case studies and annotators stimulating.

Note: This role requires a paper test prior to interviews.

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

About ByteDance

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us.

About the team

As a core member of our LLM Global Data Team, you'll be at the heart of our operations. Gain first-hand experience in understanding the intricacies of training Large Language Models (LLMs) with diverse data sets. Through our carefully designed rotation program, you'll witness how high-quality data is meticulously crafted and used. After completing your rotation, you will have the chance to select your area of expertise. This will be your stepping stone to lead, train, or oversee larger data operation projects.

Your Role Will Involve:

1. Lead multiple data labeling projects simultaneously, ensuring cross-functional alignment to establish advanced data standards and optimized workflows. This involves assembling specialized taskforces, coordinating milestones, and driving agile progress management. Additionally, assess requirement feasibility, design tailored project management strategies and SOPs, and support continuous operational improvements to effectively meet diverse needs.

2. Gain hands-on experience in data production, including drafting, revising, and data acceptance evaluation, while developing specialized skills across different data formats and content verticals to independently deliver high-quality data. This provides insight into the synergy between human input and data in LLM training.

3. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to assess, enhance, and experiment with operational processes, focusing on quality and productivity improvements. Interprete and translate safety stance and advisories into operational requirements. Perform routine data analysis on model performance, anticipate project risks, address urgent issues, and implement effective risk control measures.

4. It is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content as part of the core role/as part of project/ in response to escalation requests/by chance. This may occur in the form of images, video, and text related to every-day life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child safety; depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Excellent English writing and critique skills.

2. Comfortable working in a project-based fast-paced environment, where quality standards iterate quickly with research and experiment progress.

3. Comfortable with meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and generating creative solutions, including the use of technology and tools, to enhance the quality of both individual and team outputs.

4. A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management within content-related projects or operations, with a strong preference for backgrounds in journalism, teaching, writing, or text editing. Experience in leading AI/LLM companies or within the Trust and Safety industry is highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Candidates should be intelligent, diligent, and skilled in providing guidelines, analyzing cases and structuring complex operational improvements.

2. A deep interest in LLMs, human behavior and user experience is essential. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic learner who finds engagement with diverse case studies and annotators stimulating.

Note: This role requires a paper test prior to interviews.

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

About the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP)

Optimizing the performance of health systems is essential to ensuring the wellbeing and longevity of populations worldwide. Singapore is particularly well placed to lead research in this field as its health system has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the world based on independent evaluation with the Global Burden of Disease data. The new Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) aims to advance research in this area within the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in health systems in Asia with the following core functions:

1. Research: empirical and methodological research and evidence synthesis on health systems performance with a particular focus on Value Based Healthcare.
2. Health policy intelligence: health policy impact analysis aimed at policy makers, service providers, researchers, and the wider public.
3. Capacity building: formal postgraduate programme (from certificates to PhD), fellowships, mentoring, on-the- job and ad hoc training
4. Contributing to improving NUHS performance: expert advice on the development, implementation, and evaluation of flagship initiatives (including Healthier SG) aimed at making step changes in NUHS performance, and programme evaluation

The multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators working in CRiHSP will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research. The team will further benefit from a significant expansion in related fields and collaborations with the Department of family Medicine at the National University Health System (NUHS), the new Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) and the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions (BISI) at the School of Medicine and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Associate will have the following duties:

• Contribution to the management of research activities including grant and IRB/DSRB applications, budgeting, planning and monitoring project timelines and generally support project management and coordination and liasing with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct literature reviews, including collation and synthesis of the literature
• Conducting policy analysis: problem definition, data gathering, stakeholders identification, describe policies, assess alternatives, evaluate their impacts using qualitative and quantitative methods and develop clear recommendations in the for of policy briefs
• Contribute to and lead (where appropriate) protocol, manuscript and report timely writing, editing and submission.
• Present work for feedback and dissemination at workshops or conferences locally and/or internationally

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role as the CRiHSP´s capacity evolves.

NUS offers highly competitive remuneration packages. The successful applicant will be offered an annual salary plus benefits commensurate with his or her qualifications, experience and expertise and may have access to travel support to disseminate research outcomes at international academic conferences.

The position is full-time for 1 year in the first instance, depending on project commitments and candidate’s career objectives.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

• Masters in Life Sciences, Health & Social Sciences, with emphasis in Policy Analysis

Experience

• Experience in planning, managing and implementing healthcare-related research projects, from conception to completion, in a University setting (essential)
• Demonstrated experience in conducting policy analysis on range of topics and development of policy briefs for a range of stakeholders (essential)
• Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (desirable)
• Researchers with existing research activities related to policy analysis aimed at stakeholders in Asian countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Qualifications

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken (essential)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)
• Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex problems (essential)
• Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail (essential)
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations (essential)

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV (personal particulars, academic and employment history, full list of publications, contacts details of three (3) referees) and cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter that describes the applicant’s specific interest in joining the team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at [email protected].

Role & Responsibilities

First-year Analyst role within the Research & Strategy team. Primary function is to support the fund’s Portfolio Managers. Key aspects of the role:

• Keeping abreast with currency, equity and fixed income trends and valuation and market moving events (including geopolitical events)
• Analysing economic data in all Asian and G10 markets to formulate trade ideas
• Econometric models and Quantitative statistical analysis are also utilized
• Regular interaction with external sell-side research and economists
• Python proficiency

1. Apply technical expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, economics & financial markets knowledge to perform economic modelling and event studies using Python
2. Development and back-testing of systematic trading strategies across different asset classes (FX, Equities, Fixed Income) using statistics libraries from Python and in-house proprietary software
3. Design and implementation of algorithms and automated tools using Python for web-scraping, data cleaning, and data visualization purposes
4. Build new libraries for analytics by writing clean and maintainable code

Basic Qualifications

• Highly motivated self-starter who has an individual passion for financial markets
• Keen understanding of macroeconomic, fixed income, currency and equity markets
• Strong, confident communication and interaction skills
• On top of strong academic qualifications, quantitative finance qualifications or academic courses will be valued
• Prior fund management internship experience is preferred
• Besides strong Excel skills, Programming/Coding is REQUIRED (Python, C++) and able to use Bloomberg
• Fluency in Business Mandarin is a must

Job Responsibilities:

Examinations

• Perform technical reviews and checks on the SCAQ professional and foundation exam papers.
• Work with examiners or co-examiners in the setting and revision of examination questions, answers and marking guides for the technical modules and ensure that the examination questions are set at an appropriate level that meets the standard and rigor required for the programme.
• Assist with exam-day administration, including resolution of invigilation matters.
• Manage the exam marking processes, including liaising with markers, managing of exam appeals according to applicable frameworks and policies.
• Support the secretarial duties of workgroups and committees, including material preparation, presentation at meetings, etc.

Learning materials

• Review and check that learning materials are designed and developed according to programme and module guidelines regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
• Liaise with developers, writers and reviewers on the refresh and updates of learning materials.
• Assist in the development of e-learning contents and resources for programme modules, e.g. recorded webinars, quizzes, etc.

Employer management

• Manage accreditation and re-accreditation of employers under the programme.

Learning Organisation management

• Manage accreditation and re-accreditation of learning organisations under the programme.
• Monitor and communicate with registered learning organisations.

University accreditation

• Work with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) based locally and overseas on the review of syllabus and course requirements to support the accreditation and reaccreditation of university degrees according to frameworks and policies.
• Communicate and engage stakeholders in IHLs on relevant changes and updates to the programme.

International recognition and programme reviews

• Work with external stakeholders such as overseas professional bodies and government agencies.
• Participate in the review, assessment and /or negotiation process in connection with module interchangeability, mutual credit recognition, mutual recognition agreements and/ or reciprocity agreements with professional accountancy bodies globally.

Job Requirements:

• An Accountancy degree from a recognised university. Holding a CA (Singapore) or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• At least 6 to 7 years of working experience in accountancy-related fields. Having experience in education or adult learning would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous
• Ability to prepare and carry out well-articulated presentations.
• Good written and oral skills.

Learning, Teaching, and Assessment

• Provide effective support to the School in teaching, including development and maintenance of academic standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and set assessment and learning activities to a range of classes (lecturers/tutorials/asynchronous) and age groups of students (including overseas colleges, if required).
• Administer the setting and marking of coursework and examination.
• Review and ensure the quality of examination papers under area(s) of specialisation.
• Manage the moderation of coursework and examination results.
• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.
• Monitor student progress through the application of formative and summative assessment strategies that support appropriate feedback and skills development.
• Monitor student success rates to an agreed standard across all student levels.
• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.
• Conduct administration duties pertinent to the programmes of study in the School.
• Engage in student development by providing strong learning support and monitoring of students’ academic performances.

Programme Management & Curriculum/ Partnership Development

• Periodically review and develop programmes pertinent to the School to ensure continued relevance and quality improvement of curricula.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate teaching materials to cover the learning outcomes of the different programmes of study.
• Develop online learning strategies with a duality of pedagogical functions (online learning, Blended learning).
• Support Assistant Director (Academic) in exploring new programmes to grow the School.
• Support Assistant Director (Academic) in academic partnerships and courses.
• Coordinate and prepare information for inspection and quality assurance assessments.
• Undertake knowledge exchange and other scholarly activity to contribute to the development of new areas in the relevant subject field.
• Lead as Module Leader/Programme Leader and monitor and assess performance of Associate Lecturers.
• Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and pursuit of advanced studies.
• Ensure that programme design and delivery is consistent with the academic framework and quality standards and regulations of PSB Academy.

Research & Knowledge Exchange

• Expected to have knowledge and understanding of e-learning platforms such as Blackboard etc.
• Represent the School in selected academic committee, where necessary.

Others

• Represent and participate in marketing events for the School.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by the Assistant Director (Academic) / Director.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree (at least a pass at GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent in the language medium of the programme/module.)
• 3 to 4 years of experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of module and/or programme leadership, development and administration within a higher education environment.
• Evidence of engagement in professional practice and the ability to design, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of professional practice.
• Enthusiasm in working in an interdisciplinary context.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience in working with digital technology including an interest in emerging technology and techniques and maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good people skills and ability to handle difficult situations, lead and motivate people.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team involving senior managers.
• Forward and outlooking approach to the profession.
• An understanding of the changing landscape within the education sector nationally and internationally.
• Ability to work to goals irrespective of the working hours.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst – Population Health

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a Research Assistant/Associate Policy Analyst. The rapid population ageing in Singapore calls for innovative solutions. We aim to assess the impact of health promotion programmes (e.g. urban care farming, cognition training, etc) on the health and health-related behaviours of participants. This project will involve recruitment, assessment, and analysis of the research data. The candidate will also be working on models in policy evaluation. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.

Duties may include but are not limited to: (1) provide programming support to a research project (2) assist with recruitment and data analyses; (3) manage large complex databases; (4) conduct literature reviews (5) contribute to the development of scientific papers and the dissemination of the study findings.

The appointed candidate should: (1) Hold at least a bachelor degree (2) be proficient in Stata or R and (3) have experience in statistics, mathematics, econometrics, computer science, quantitative social science, public health, epidemiology or related field. Experience with C++ is preferred but not required.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to query large data sets and have excellent knowledge of quantitative methods in applied health and/or social sciences. Fluency in English, as well as demonstrably good writing and analytic skills are essential. Fluency in English is required as the candidate will deal with English-speaking stakeholders, such as conducting the research and meetings. The role will suit someone who enjoys problem-solving.

The position is for one year but can potentially be extended. The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate’s academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Applicants should send the following during job application:

1. Cover note introducing themselves (no more than 500 words);
2. A two-page Curriculum Vitae (only including relevant information), containing details of two named referees;
3. A sample of published work and their roles in the projects, if applicable.

Interviews will be face-to-face for candidates. We are accepting applications until the position is filled.

Job Description (Job advert content)

Position Summary
LSEG World-Check is seeking a Lead Research Analyst to join our team. We are looking for candidates with a niche background or experience in political risk. The candidate should be able to work independently and optimally under pressure to complete quick turnaround assignments. The ability to convey careful judgment and sophisticated information in a concise, impartial and accessible manner to clients is essential. This is an opportunity for a candidate to work on intellectually diverse team of open source analysts.

Responsibilities
Conduct research on terrorism, organized crime, trafficking, wildlife trafficking, cybercrime and threat finance research.
Analyse a range of data sources in local languages to produce reports and content updates.
Maintain a level of regional and portfolio country expertise by supervising breaking news for developments.
Research and extract data from all sources, ensure accuracy and quality of findings by following policies and laws.
Provide status updates on research projects to manager.
Effectively collaborate with teams across offices in time zones.

Qualifications
Must possess keen attention to detail, research, writing and analytical skills, and enjoy investigations to uncover difficult to access information
Knowledge of political and threat finance issues in Turkey.
Proven experience including internships, research assistantships, and independent projects that rely on both qualitative and quantitative skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Native level proficiency in Turkish is helpful.

Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred in international relations, political science, security studies, history, foreign languages, or other humanities fields. Outstanding graduates in other fields or those with validated experience will be considered.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in quantitative analysis, particularly in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing various analytical frameworks to analyze structure, unstructured and non-traditional data related to corporate financial, environmental, and social indicators.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Zhang Weina) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of data analysis frameworks.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the development of supervised and unsupervised machine learning tools to process information from various data sources, including commercial databases and alternative, non-traditional datasets.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the generation of impact measures using machine learning, in collaboration with the Institute’s Directors and other Research Fellows.
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• Guide, mentor, and supervise research associates on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

Requirements

• Academic background in the following subjects is preferred: computing, information systems, economics, business, finance, or related disciplines. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree in one of these subjects is preferred, with a PhD degree required for the Research Fellow position.
• Basic understanding of financial sector (banks and other financial institutions), financial markets, corporate financial statements, and credit risk analysis, is preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of the research field of machine learning and artificial intelligence is highly preferred.
• Programming skills, including knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence processes and tools, are highly desired, along with experience in conducting and supporting research and data analysis of research projects.
• Database management experience is desired.
• Proactive in problem solving.
• Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Adaptive to change with a positive work attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player who is self-driven, committed, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in coordinating stakeholders, fostering teamwork, and leading high performance project team.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with written communication skills

**High proficiency in English and Chinese (both verbal and written) is a MUST for this post.**

Please only submit your resume if you meet these language requirements.

The Role

This entry-level role provides essential knowledge and information support across the institute’s various initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in information gathering, organization, analysis, and presentation to conduct research on industries, markets, and the feasibility of new higher education programs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Industry Research: Closely track global trends in the higher education sector and conduct market research on specific industries, sectors, and academic subjects.
• Feasibility Assessment: Conduct in-depth research and evaluations of the market potential for higher education programs in Singapore, including competitive analysis.
• Proposal Development: Prepare feasibility reports and business plans for specific higher education programs.
• Program Implementation Support: Provide support for the successful launch of new higher education programs in Singapore.
• Marketing Support: Provide essential information, including competitive intelligence and industry insights, for marketing new higher education programs.
• Other Responsibilities: Assist with other related tasks, including information collection, analysis, and evaluation in collaboration with other teams as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Masters preferred)
• Strong ability to quickly retrieve, collect, analyze, and transform information into actionable insights
• High proficiency in English (verbal and written) and upper-intermediate Chinese for business communication
• Results-driven and task-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to meet deadlines efficiently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proven work experience of 1 - 2 years as a research analyst preferred
• Prior experience in the higher education sector, research, or market analysis is a plus.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in quantitative analysis, particularly in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing various analytical frameworks to analyze structure, unstructured and non-traditional data related to corporate financial, environmental, and social indicators.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Zhang Weina) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of data analysis frameworks.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the development of supervised and unsupervised machine learning tools to process information from various data sources, including commercial databases and alternative, non-traditional datasets.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the generation of impact measures using machine learning, in collaboration with the Institute’s Directors and other Research Fellows.
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• Guide, mentor, and supervise research associates on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

Requirements

• Academic background in the following subjects is preferred: computing, information systems, economics, business, finance, or related disciplines. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree in one of these subjects is preferred, with a PhD degree required for the Research Fellow position.
• Basic understanding of financial sector (banks and other financial institutions), financial markets, corporate financial statements, and credit risk analysis, is preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of the research field of machine learning and artificial intelligence is highly preferred.
• Programming skills, including knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence processes and tools, are highly desired, along with experience in conducting and supporting research and data analysis of research projects.
• Database management experience is desired.
• Proactive in problem solving.
• Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Adaptive to change with a positive work attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player who is self-driven, committed, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in coordinating stakeholders, fostering teamwork, and leading high performance project team.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with written communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Asian Institute of Digital Finance

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly founded by The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and NUS. AIDF aspires to be a thought leader, a FinTech knowledge hub, and an experimental site for developing digital financial technologies as well as for nurturing current and future FinTech researchers and practitioners in Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting AIDF’s research efforts by maintaining AIDF’s IT infrastructure and enhancing the Institute’s IT capabilities. This job role will include:

• Optimisation and maintenance of AIDF’s servers, hardware, websites and database subscriptions to meet our core objectives
• Provide IT infrastructure and software systems assistance for AIDF colleagues and research partners
• IT support for research and office administration
• Event support: Help with IT set-up and other tasks as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Networks and Telecommunication or related fields
• Knowledge of Basic Server Management a plus
• 2 years of minimum experience

Research Analyst - Technology and Quantitative Finance

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Computer Science Graduate with up to a 3 years of experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching cutting-edge technology products in consumer and enterprise software, automating and implementing technology solutions for internal research, portfolio management, and back-office processes. Additionally, the role involves researching quantitative models and backtesting investment strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Research: Investigate and analyze emerging technologies in consumer and enterprise software to inform investment decisions.
• Automation & Implementation: Develop and implement automated solutions for internal research, portfolio management, and back-office operations to enhance efficiency.
• Quantitative Research: Conduct research on quantitative models, including statistical analysis and algorithm development.
• Backtesting Strategies: Design and backtest investment strategies using historical data to evaluate performance metrics such as returns, volatility, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Collaboration: Work closely with investment professionals to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: Up to 3 years of experience in technology research, quantitative finance, or a related area.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and C# for developing algorithms and automation scripts.
• Familiarity with quantitative trading strategies and backtesting frameworks.
• Comfortable researching and evaluating cutting-edge deep tech products.

Soft Skills:

• Initiative & Motivation: Ability to take initiative in projects and work independently without constant supervision.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess complex information and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills for presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders

When you apply, you voluntarily consent to the disclosure, collection and use of your personal data for employment/recruitment and related purposes in accordance with the Tech Aalto Privacy Policy, a copy of which is published at Tech Aalto’s website (https://www.techaalto.com/privacy/)

Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive research and analysis on risk and technology industry sector, market trends, regulatory changes, competitor activities and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in risk and technology;
• Educates on the use of new technology, ensures products and solutions are applied in a manner;
• Develop a deep understanding of the risk and the latest technology to provide expert insights and guidance to support decision-making to banks and fintech companies on an operational and strategic level;
• Analyse and interpret data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities. Generate reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders;
• Utilize research findings and data analysis to develop forecasts and projections related to risks and technology on an industry and financial institution level.

Core Skills:

• The ability to collect, process and draw meaningful insights is essential that are valid and reliable;
• The ability to visualize macro, market and operational developments in the industry;
• Proficiency in interpreting data sets, including financial statements, market research reports, and customer data;
• The ability to think creatively and apply a logical approach to problem-solving is highly valued;
• The ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in risk technology and other areas of business vertical TABGlobal operates in.

KPIs:

• You will be measured by the ability to do research, write research reports and produce high quality content;
• The number of research content produced in the form of research reports, notes and presentation decks;
• The quality of research reports and presentations via factors evaluation such as clarity, depth of analysis, actionable insights and adherence to prescribed formats or templates;
• Timeliness of deliverables by delivering projects or reports on time;
• The number of industry stakeholders that have been engaged with over a period of time.

Requirements:

• Possess a recognised degree (Masters preferred);
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills is a must;
• Demonstrate strong aptitude and 2 to 3 years proven work experience as a Research Professional in the financial services;
• Broad knowledge of technology landscape. Sufficient technical understanding to assess trends and technologies for relevance and viability;
• Experience doing risk research/technology research. Well aware of research methodology and processes;
• Well versed with IT ecosystem, IT enabled services;
• Strong skills in the use of statistical Word, Excel and PowerPoint software;
• Able to formulate, execute and work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Must be a team-player.

Interested candidates please write to [email protected] with an updated CV and cover letter, stating your current and expected salary. Kindly visit www.theasianbanker.com and www.tab.global to find out about our products and business activities prior to the interview.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in quantitative analysis, particularly in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing various analytical frameworks to analyze structure, unstructured and non-traditional data related to corporate financial, environmental, and social indicators.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Zhang Weina) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of data analysis frameworks.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the development of supervised and unsupervised machine learning tools to process information from various data sources, including commercial databases and alternative, non-traditional datasets.
• Plan, supervise and perform (if necessary) the generation of impact measures using machine learning, in collaboration with the Institute’s Directors and other Research Fellows.
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• Guide, mentor, and supervise research associates on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

Requirements

• Academic background in the following subjects is preferred: computing, information systems, economics, business, finance, or related disciplines. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree in one of these subjects is preferred, with a PhD degree required for the Research Fellow position.
• Basic understanding of financial sector (banks and other financial institutions), financial markets, corporate financial statements, and credit risk analysis, is preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of the research field of machine learning and artificial intelligence is highly preferred.
• Programming skills, including knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence processes and tools, are highly desired, along with experience in conducting and supporting research and data analysis of research projects.
• Database management experience is desired.
• Proactive in problem solving.
• Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Adaptive to change with a positive work attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player who is self-driven, committed, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in coordinating stakeholders, fostering teamwork, and leading high performance project team.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with written communication skills

Learning, Teaching, and Assessment

• Provide effective support to the School in teaching, including development and maintenance of academic standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and set assessment and learning activities to a range of classes (lecturers/tutorials/asynchronous) and age groups of students (including overseas colleges, if required).
• Administer the setting and marking of coursework and examination.
• Review and ensure the quality of examination papers under area(s) of specialisation.
• Manage the moderation of coursework and examination results.
• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.
• Monitor student progress through the application of formative and summative assessment strategies that support appropriate feedback and skills development.
• Monitor student success rates to an agreed standard across all student levels.
• Conduct objective assessments on examination appeal cases.
• Conduct administration duties pertinent to the programmes of study in the School.
• Engage in student development by providing strong learning support and monitoring of students’ academic performances.

Programme Management & Curriculum/ Partnership Development

• Periodically review and develop programmes pertinent to the School to ensure continued relevance and quality improvement of curricula.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate teaching materials to cover the learning outcomes of the different programmes of study.
• Develop online learning strategies with a duality of pedagogical functions (online learning, Blended learning).
• Support Assistant Director (Academic) in exploring new programmes to grow the School.
• Support Assistant Director (Academic) in academic partnerships and courses.
• Coordinate and prepare information for inspection and quality assurance assessments.
• Undertake knowledge exchange and other scholarly activity to contribute to the development of new areas in the relevant subject field.
• Lead as Module Leader/Programme Leader and monitor and assess performance of Associate Lecturers.
• Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and pursuit of advanced studies.
• Ensure that programme design and delivery is consistent with the academic framework and quality standards and regulations of PSB Academy.

Research & Knowledge Exchange

• Expected to have knowledge and understanding of e-learning platforms such as Blackboard etc.
• Represent the School in selected academic committee, where necessary.

Others

• Represent and participate in marketing events for the School.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by the Assistant Director (Academic) / Director.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree (at least a pass at GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent in the language medium of the programme/module.)
• 3 to 4 years of experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of module and/or programme leadership, development and administration within a higher education environment.
• Evidence of engagement in professional practice and the ability to design, deliver and assess a range of modules in and related to specialist areas of professional practice.
• Enthusiasm in working in an interdisciplinary context.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
• Experience in working with digital technology including an interest in emerging technology and techniques and maintaining an active interest in related developments within the sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good people skills and ability to handle difficult situations, lead and motivate people.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team involving senior managers.
• Forward and outlooking approach to the profession.
• An understanding of the changing landscape within the education sector nationally and internationally.
• Ability to work to goals irrespective of the working hours.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in the financial sector, particularly in the area of quantitative analysis. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing smart databases of various unstructured and non-traditional information related to corporate environmental and social impacts.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Zhang Weina) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of data collection and storage framework
• Plan and perform the collection of information from various alternative, non-traditional data sources, along with commercial databases
• Plan and perform quantitative analyses of various corporate disclosure reports and regulatory frameworks, including textual and graphical analysis.
• Plan and perform the development of databases that can be used by researchers throughout the Institute, with accessible interface for external users
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• For Research Fellow position: guide, mentor, and supervise research analysts and associates on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

Requirements

• Academic background in the following subjects is preferred: computing, information systems, economics, business, finance, or related disciplines. A bachelor's degree is required, a master's degree in one of these subjects is preferred, with a PhD degree required for the Research Fellow position.
• Basic understanding of financial sector (banks and other financial institutions), financial markets, corporate financial statements, and credit risk analysis, is preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of the research field of quantitative analysis is highly preferred.
• Quantitative and programming skills, including knowledge of textual and graphical analyses, are highly desired.
• Database design and management experience is highly desired.
• Proactive in problem solving.
• Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Adaptive to change with a positive work attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player who is self-driven, committed, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in coordinating stakeholders, fostering teamwork, and leading high performance project team.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with written communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in the financial sector, particularly in the area of sustainable, responsible, and green investing and valuation. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing a framework to distill various information regarding corporate sustainability efforts and performance into various metrics that can be analyzed further to support decision making in the corporate, financial, and societal spheres.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Weina Zhang) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of research hypotheses
• Plan and perform the collection and organization of corporate financial and sustainability disclosures
• Plan and perform the collection and organization of information regarding government policies and regulations in the sustainability space
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of existing frameworks, to extend existing frameworks to develop a more comprehensive framework
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• For Research Fellow position: guide, mentor, and supervise research analysts and associates on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

Requirements

• Academic background in the following subjects is preferred: finance, accounting, economics, business, sustainable/green finance, sustainability management, or related disciplines. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree in one of these subjects is preferred, with a PhD degree required for the Research Fellow position.
• Basic understanding of financial sector (banks and other financial institutions), financial markets, corporate financial statements, and credit risk analysis, is required.
• A thorough knowledge of the research field of sustainable economics or finance is highly preferred.
• Quantitative analytical and/or financial econometric skills, including knowledge of advanced statistical software packages, are highly desired, along with experience with empirical research methods, including developing, conducting and supporting research and data analysis of research projects.
• Proactive in problem solving.
• Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Adaptive to change with a positive work attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player who is self-driven, committed, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in coordinating stakeholders, fostering teamwork, and leading high performance project team.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with strong written communication skills.