Total 4 research nurse job vacancies in Finance / Banking / Insurance category in Singapore

About Chicago Global Capital

Chicago Global is a data-driven investment management firm, which run timeless investment strategies powered by advanced technology.

Our investment philosophy is deeply rooted in the University of Chicago’s heritage in finance and economics, where much of the foundational work in these fields was conducted.

By benefitting from advances in machine learning to embrace the speed and complexity of financial information, we can harness and distil market-moving data into investment intelligence.

We engineer portfolios that learn and adapt faster than humans using supermassive datasets that are distilled into a set of well-documented strategies, relying on inference to detect phase changes and inflection points in every corner of the world.

The Role

As the Investment Research Analyst you will work closely with the CG investment team, uncovering investment opportunities using the tools provided within our framework, with a focus on Equities & Derivatives across global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Execution & Trading:

• Execute day-to-day trading activities for the company's investment funds, ensuring seamless interaction with Prime Brokers and Fund Administrators.
• Monitor market conditions and execute trades in accordance with established trading strategies and risk parameters.

Strategy Development & Implementation:

• Test, implement, and scale new and existing quantitative investment strategies across various asset classes and portfolios.

Financial Modeling & Analysis:

• Establish and maintain robust financial models to assess portfolio risk, evaluate investment performance, and conduct scenario analysis.
• Analyze financial data, identify market trends, and generate actionable insights to inform investment decisions.

Research & Development:

• Conduct in-depth research on cutting-edge quantitative finance research published in academic and industry journals.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in quantitative trading techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly research reports and develop concise research digests for internal dissemination.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Calculate and update performance reports for investment funds and portfolios, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and risk metrics.
• Prepare insightful presentations and reports to communicate investment performance and risk to senior management.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and compliance reports.

Business Operations:

• Assist with day-to-day business operations as may be necessary.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree

· Experience 5 to 8 years

Job Summary

Lucror Analytics is seeking a credit analyst to join its established and well-regarded European high yield research team. Based in Singapore, the successful candidate will work with the team to further expand Lucror's coverage of European bond markets. The position offers a high degree of visibility and interaction with institutional investors, who rely on Lucror's research to make well-informed investment decisions.

Company

Lucror Analytics is a premier high yield credit research specialist with a global client base of institutional investors. The principles driving our business are integrity and independence. Our credit team currently comprises 15 members and is one of the most experienced and respected analyst teams in the high yield space.

Lucror’s research is read by the most prominent high yield institutional investors globally, who recognise the value that robust and impartial analysis adds to their investment and risk management workflows. Lucror’s analysts have consistently been regarded as truly independent and value-adding voices within the sub-investment grade community.

Position

Credit Research Analyst covering European high yield bond issuers. The analyst will be tasked with conducting rigorous credit analysis and publishing high-quality research for European high yield issuers using Lucror’s proprietary analytical framework. Furthermore, the analyst will work with our ESG team to assess issuers from an ESG perspective.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in credit markets, preferably with strong experience in corporate high yield.
• Demonstrated analytical rigor and resourcefulness, including ability to comfortably work with financial models and advanced Excel functions. Programming skills (e.g., in VB, Python) are a plus.
• Independent thinker who can conduct objective analysis and reach actionable conclusions.
• Previous experience, preferably obtained in an independent credit research house, a credit rating agency, captive buy side/sell side research division or investment bank.
• A broad and reliable network of market sources to aid his/her research work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate his/her analysis.
• Good presentation skills, effective and comfortable communication with cross-cultural clients.
• High degree of commitment and integrity, perseverance, and team-spirit.
• Languages: English (fully fluent, spoken and written).

Location: Singapore, Hybrid working arrangements

About Play Ventures

Play Ventures is a leading global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage gaming, consumer, and technology startups. We closed our third flagship fund at $140 million in October 2024, bringing our total assets under management to $450 million. Our investment focus includes mobile free-to-play games, playable consumer apps, gaming and consumer infrastructure, AI tools and next-generation distribution channels. We are committed to partnering with visionary founders to shape the future of interactive entertainment.

The Role

As the Research Senior Associate / Research Analyst, you will work closely with the Play Ventures investment team to explore new markets, uncover investment opportunities and support our strategic efforts. You will be starting up the research function within Play Ventures which gives you the opportunity to build a team around you in the future if and when the need arises. You’ll also be instrumental in deepening our understanding of the gaming and consumer ecosystem and adjacent spaces, from emerging technologies to innovative business models. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact venture fund while developing expertise in gaming, consumer, and technology markets.

You Will

• Research and analyze markets to identify trends and opportunities related to our current investment focus, and help to identify potential future interest areas
• Evaluate companies, products and technologies that will help inform our investment strategy, creating concise market maps and actionable insights.
• Support the investment team in developing investment theses, conducting research on companies, including competitive analysis and expert interviews, case studies, etc.
• Stay up-to-date on global affairs and industry developments, surfacing key insights and sharing knowledge across the team which may include creating reports for internal and external sharing, presentations, workshops, etc.

You Need

• 3-5+ years of experience in market research, consulting, investment analysis or a related role
• Experience with research and analysis tools including PitchBook, Crunchbase, Newzoo, Sensor Tower, Preqin, Bloomberg, Dow Jones and Excel for market analysis, competitive insights and data visualization.
• A strong interest in gaming, consumer tech or emerging technologies.
• Ability to approach and lead research on a market or segment of interest both from a top-down approach and a bottom-up approach, with minimal direction and instruction
• Analytical and robust quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and collaborate effectively in a distributed team.
• Self-motivation and entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to drive and manage multiple priorities independently.

Play Ventures believes that diversity drives innovation. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible to ensure financial standards compliance for all infrastructure-related investment and operating spend.

Central to it is to formulate investments forecasting and budgeting, and tracking of both investment and operating budget fulfilment, and to liaising with internal and external auditing and tax bodies. Expect to handle complex accounting transactions and conduct financial training, when required.

Key Accountabilities:

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that all space projects and operations comply with the regulations, central accounting policies and industry standards across.

Reporting: Monitor and provide regular financial reports on existing financial position. To provide recommendations and suggestions to ensure the conservations of reserves and mitigation of immediate risks.

Business Partnering / Financial Planning: Consolidate mid-term recurring financial needs and secure the necessary block budget and propose any possible trade-offs for any variations to ensure meeting budget thresholds. Oversee and incorporate individual investments within overall financial plan.

Capital Planning / Financial Analysis: Support the overall space long-term planning goals with necessary financial information and analysis, including but not limited discounted cashflows, sensitivity analysis, return on investments.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation: Collaborate with project and facility team to understand specific needs, align on objectives and provide timely financial advice.

Job Requirements:

• Possess at least 7 years of relevant experience in either financial management or / and equity management related fields
• Background in accounting or finance, or experience in financial planning in construction / facilities management industry would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of different capital investment financial models and ability to interpret investment concepts into different spend categories
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.