Total 136 researcher job vacancies in D21 Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi Park, Ulu Pandan

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment. We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers. Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences, is at the forefront of building capabilities and continuing professional development for an effective, innovative and responsive adult learning sector.

The IAL Research Division champions applied and innovative research grounded in academic rigour to provide a strong knowledge base for the development of practice in CET, sustainable economic and workforce performance, and informed policies and practices. Using interdisciplinary approaches employing both quantitative and qualitative techniques, the research covers CET system design and practices, adult education, lifelong learning, jobs, skills, careers, labour market issues, pedagogy, andragogy, and praxis, among others.

Job Description

The position will report to the relevant Senior Researcher in Research Division and will work in collaboration with the Principal Investigators and the Project Manager for the project(s).

The responsibilities of the Researcher include, but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of specific research projects including:Conducting literature review
  Designing research instruments
  Collecting and managing data
  Performing data cleaning, preparation, and analysis
  Compiling and organising data findings
  Communicating research findings in required formats (reports, articles, presentations)
  Performing other project administrative duties and day-to-day project-related logistics.
  
• Contribute to dissemination activities such as seminars, webinars and conferences, as well translation of materials into outputs suitable for reaching out to non-research stakeholders.
• Any other duties, including cross-divisional projects or events, that may be assigned by the management from time to time to meet the needs of the organisation and changing environment.

Job Requirements

• A degree in education / social science / economics / statistics / psychology (behavioral science) with substantial quantitative training.
• Interest to pursue research in the field of economic development and social equity, with regards to work, employment, learning, skills, labour markets and technology.
• About two years of work experience in research and/or policy areas using quantitative methods. Those without the requisite experience may still apply.
• Knowledge in statistical analysis techniques and ability to perform statistical analyses using tools such as STATA or R.
• Sound analytical skills, with the ability to connect theoretical knowledge and empirical data with emerging social issues.
• Ability to write and document research findings clearly in research presentations and reports.
• Good communication, administrative and project management skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• The successful appointee will be based in IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute at Paya Lebar.

What Do We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Services Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers.

The Opportunity

• Creating, updating and maintaining company models, company valuation, and industry databases
• Performing regular tasks promptly and providing regular reports to the analyst including analysis of periodically released industry statistics, sector news, etc.
• Handling ad hoc client requests, often to deadlines

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Banking/Finance with relevant experience in equity research or financial modelling.
• Excellent communication skills,
• Ability to handle multiple research assignments simultaneously, a passion for in-depth analysis and stock picking, generating creative research ideas and the ability to write clear and concise research notes.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure, as daily news flow and unplanned projects arise frequently.
• Profiency in Excel
• Financial modeling experience will be added advantage.

About ASUS

AICS is part of ASUS, a multinational company known for the world’s best motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers. Along with an expanding range of superior gaming, content-creation and AIoT solutions, ASUS leads the industry through cutting-edge design and innovations made to create the most ubiquitous, intelligent, heartfelt and joyful smart life for everyone. With a global workforce that includes more than 5,000 R&D professionals, ASUS is driven to become the world’s most admired innovative leading technology enterprise.

About AICS

The mission of ASUS Intelligent Cloud Services (AICS) is to build revolutionary healthcare solutions with natural language processing, computer vision, and big data analytics. We provide Software as a Service (SaaS) applications to accelerate the effective use of medical data and improve the efficiency of hospital operations, unleashing the power of data for precision healthcare and bringing transformative impact to the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research and development in CV, ASR, NLP, Machine Learning and other related fields.
• Work closely with partners and engineers to create or improve algorithm/model performance and transfer advanced technologies to products.
• Author quality and peer-reviewed publications.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields, with specialization in computer vision, ASR, NLP, data mining, or machine learning.
• Proven records of publications in high-impact conferences and journals.
• Hands-on algorithm and model development using deep learning frameworks and programming languages like Python or C/C++.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What the role is

The research function advances thinking in service, operations and enforcement management for the Singapore public sector. As a researcher, you will design, plan and conduct research. You will also communicate the research insights to support the learning and development of public sector service practitioners and leaders, and help them develop and implement strategies to deliver excellent service, operations and enforcement.

Job Responsibilities

• Proposing research topics, designs and plans in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management, especially to develop citizens’ insights.
• Conducting research on key emerging trends in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management, and drawing insights that are contextualised for the Singapore public sector.
• Uncovering citizens’ insights for Service, Operations and Enforcement Management using appropriate research methods, including but not limited to surveys, ethnographic interviews, intercept interviews, focus group discussions, contextual inquiries, observations, etc.
• Managing WOG quantitative research, which includes designing the study, procuring of research partners, managing vendors and stakeholders, and sharing of results with agencies, PSD, and ServiceSG.
• Translating research insights into learning products such as articles, videos, infographics, toolkits, scenarios, games, simulations, case studies and papers on the topic of Service, Operations and Enforcement Management to meet learning needs both within and beyond the classroom.
• Convening and facilitating communities (both online and face-to-face) to share best practices, and pertinent issues and challenges for the public sector Service, Operations and Enforcement Management communities.
• Designing and facilitating discussions on Service, Operations and Enforcement Management.
• Designing and implementing learning interventions for practitioners and leaders, such as:.Organising roundtables, seminars and lectures helmed by practice leaders and academics to raise awareness of current and emerging Service, Operations and Enforcement Management issues.
  Providing advisory and consultancy services to public sector agencies, and managing multi-disciplinary projects.
  

Job Requirements

• We are looking for someone who can value-add by bringing in inquisitive and analytical perspectives, and has a flair for communicating research in ways that facilitate the learning of the diverse Service, Operations and Enforcement Management community.
• Possesses strong analytical skills
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills to put across research in a way that engages our stakeholders
• Is able to engage and manage stakeholders at various levels.
• Is able to work both independently and in a team.
• Is self-motivated, innovative, enterprising and adaptable
• Has an interest in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management
• 2 to 3 years of experience in customer insights /market research/ consulting will be a plus

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

To apply, please visit to www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 23921

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 09C3051 | EA Personnel: Jaremy Ong | Registration No: R1876766

MS Capital is a private fund management company with a strong founding team with long-accumulated experience in strategy modelling, trading system and platform development. Using advanced artificial intelligence technology as the cornerstone, and enforcing strict investment management, the company's investment fund has gained sustained and stable returns. We are expending the team, searching for experienced candidates have strong background in programing, statistics modelling, data analysis, etc.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Research and develop international private market, secondary market trading and investment strategies

· Leverage new programming and analytical tools to drive quantitative strategies through a data-driven approach with continuous iteration

· Extracting patterns from market microstructure, trading, fundamentals, events and other multivariate data to build diversified quantitative strategy models

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field

· Experience in quantitative research, through industry internships, academic, or personal projects

· Familiar with C++, Python or other high-level languages

· Strong communication skills and learning ability, good English and Chinese reading and writing skills, able to track the latest research results in academia and industry

Plus Points:

· Experienced in using big data to predict and test statistical market models

· Experienced in machine learning theory, computer vision, speech retrieval

· Experienced in competitions such as Kaggle, ILSVRC, and other internationally recognised competitions

Interested applicants please apply directly here or send your resume to [email protected]

Business Profile Description

Mediacorp is Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

We are seeking for an experienced and talented UX Research Manager to lead and manage our UX research efforts. The ideal candidate should have experience working in agile teams, with UX designers, product managers and developers. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of UX research, from planning and designing studies to analyzing and presenting findings to key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of user-centered design and be familiar with the latest research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements and input from cross-functional teams into UX research works
• Work alongside the user experience and user interface design teams to translate the UX screens, prototypes into specific user testing requirement
• Lead and manage the UX research works across Mediacorp digital products, providing guidance and direction to team members and stakeholders
• Develop and implement research strategies that align with business objectives
• Plan and conduct user research studies, includes but is not limited to guerrilla testing, usability testing, tree testing, card sorting, user interviews, surveys, and field studies
• Plan and prioritise resources effectively and efficiently across project(s) based on scope of work and project goals
• Analyze and interpret data to identify users' needs, motivations, behaviors, patterns, insights, and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to integrate research findings into product development processes
• Communicate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organizatio
• Keep up-to-date with the latest UX research methodologies and trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in UX research, including at least 1-2 years in a management or leadership role
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
• Experience planning and conducting user research studies, including moderated and unmoderated remote user testing, usability testing, A/B testing, user interviews, surveys, and field studies across different platforms on mobile devices, web, and desktop. Experience on TV platforms and with Eye-tracking technology is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and distil it into actionable insights
• Strong knowledge of different UX metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), Task success rate, Usability metrics and etc
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Familiarity with UX research tools and A/B Testing tools such as Qualtrics, UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, Mixpanel, Maze, Optimisely and etc
• Experience with agile development methodologies is a plus

About Us

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

Monetization Office is the strategic team of Douyin Group, providing support for Douyin Group's various business lines with the perspectives of strategy, user research, data science, macro research, etc., helping the business to grow more healthily and steadily at all stages, and becoming the most reliable strategic partner.

In this role, you will:

- Work closely with cross-functional leads to deeply understand the needs of E-commerce consumers, merchants, and influencers in the North American market and other global markets

- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the key research questions that will help shape the E-commerce product strategy in different markets

- Identify and create the best research methods based on the question, timeline, and resourcing

- Design and implement research, synthesize findings into practical and impactful insights to help stakeholders make decisions

- Measure and track how product changes affect user behaviors and attitudes over time across different markets, reveal the key reasons with solid data rationale

- Initiate foundational research and gather insights from relevant industries to help stakeholders explore the possible solutions to challenging long-term product questions.

Qualifications

- 3+ years experience working in UX research, preferably in the ecommerce/tech industry

- Bachelor's degree or above in Psychology, Statistics, Sociology, Marketing Research, Economics, International Trade, or other related fields

- Experience using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as: usability studies (remote/in lab), focus groups, interviews, concept tests, diary studies, surveys, data analysis, A/B testing, etc.

- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take initiative to solve problems and learn new things

- Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast paced environment

- Great written and spoken communication skills to influence product partners and major company decisions

- Ability to analyze large sample data with statistic tools, such as SQL, Python, R, SPSS.

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.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapores largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct in-depth research on various topics, including cultural, historical, and social aspects, as well as professional jobs, and thematic elements relevant to the dramas setting and themes.
• Collaborate with the writing team to provide accurate and compelling information that enhances the authenticity and richness of the storyline.
• Stay updated on industry trends, audience preferences, and competitor strategies to contribute valuable insights to the production process.
• Assist in script development by providing detailed background information, references, and supporting materials.
• Establish collaborations with external experts, consultants, and historians to ensure accuracy and authenticity in the portrayal of specific topics.

• Diploma / Degree with 3-4 years of working experiences.
• Passion for the media industry.
• Strong communicator with a flair for Chinese drama writing
• Excellent research skills
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese, with a strong command of Chinese (written and spoken) for business purpose in Chinese Drama Productions Team.

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Job Description

• Conduct in-depth research on various topics, including cultural, historical, and social aspects, as well as professional jobs, and thematic elements relevant to the drama’s setting and themes.
• Collaborate with the writing team to provide accurate and compelling information that enhances the authenticity and richness of the storyline.
• Stay updated on industry trends, audience preferences, and competitor strategies to contribute valuable insights to the production process.
• Assist in script development by providing detailed background information, references, and supporting materials.
• Establish collaborations with external experts, consultants, and historians to ensure accuracy and authenticity in the portrayal of specific topics.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree with 3-4 years of working experiences.
• Passion for the media industry.
• Strong communicator with a flair for Chinese drama writing
• Excellent research skills
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese, with a strong command of Chinese (written and spoken) for business purpose in Chinese Drama Productions Team.

Headquartered in Singapore since 2003, Kerry Consulting is an established award winning executive search company. The Directors average 15 years of background in regional search; and the business serves a multicultural client base that encompasses mature markets and emerging economies across Asia Pacific.

As a Researcher, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself professionally by being part of one of the best Research Teams in the country and partnering with award winning directors of the business in executing confidential and time sensitive search assignments. The mandates you work on will be varied with regional coverage.

With a cross industry market focus from Financial Services to Technology, Sustainability and Food/Nutrition etc, the coverage will range from niche specialty profiles to senior heads of department to C-suite levels. You will gather market intelligence, market map and deliver key contacts as candidates for the assignments. In time to come, you can expect to offer input on candidate selection and key target organisations.

Job scope:

• Systematically mapping out targeted organisations and talent pool
• Work closely with consultants to identify headhunt targets as candidates
• Contact headhunt targets and deliver them to the consultants

Requirements:

• An entrepreneurial mind set, strong levels of reasoning, conversational ability and commercial acumen
• Comfortable with making persistent cold calls, handling objections, and be able to convert cold calls to warm acquaintances over the phone
• Assured organisational discipline with integrity and ability to exercise high levels of discretion in a confidential environment
• Able to engage senior executives with the ability to put people at ease
• Interest in current affairs and market developments
• Demonstrable intellectual rigour and a track record in goal oriented achievements
• Open to experience and background

Check out what our staff have to say here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/kerry-consulting/life/4ade03dd-ed91-408c-a27f-c7814145ba9e/

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd

Licence No. 16S8060

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Introduction

ETH Zurich is one of the leading universities of the world with a strong focus on science and engineering. In 2010 it established the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) to do interdisciplinary research on pressing problems.

In collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), SEC is undertaking a research programme on "Future Resilient Systems" (FRS). The FRS programme addresses the challenges with critical infrastructure systems that provide essential services to modern societies, which is of particular importance to innovation-driven economies like Singapore and Switzerland. Within this framework we are announcing the following job opening.

Task/Job description

• This position is under the FRS programme. The researcher will maintain and further develop InfraRisk, an integrated platform for the electricity grid, water network and transport system quantifying the effects of weather-related disruptive events on interdependent systems.
• The platform will be leveraged to design system resilience against disruptive events and across system interdependencies, with a focus on simulating and testing disruption/restoration scenarios relevant to Southeast Asia.
• An important technical aspect will be to model the recovery strategies considering interdependencies between the power, water, and transport systems.
• The ultimate goal of the integrated platform will be to identify features and requirements that aid in developing solutions to improve resilience.

Requirements

• The successful applicant must hold either a Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of working experience or a PhD/equivalent University level diploma in electrical, industrial & operational research, civil, mechanical, control engineering, or a related field.
• Principal qualifications include strong programming experience (preferably MATLAB or Python), analytical and quantitative skills and experience with robust optimization.
• She/he should be further experienced in resilience analysis, and in modelling power, water and/or transport systems.
• A solid knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory, as this is the language for communication at work.
• We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven candidates, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.
• Please note that salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Information about the application process and contact for applicants

We look forward to receiving your online application including the following documents:

• A letter of motivation
• A CV
• Electronic copies of your educational certificates, and
• Contact details for at least 2 referees.

Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For further information about the Future Resilient Systems programme, please visit our website: https://frs.ethz.ch/. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Giovanni Sansavini by email to [email protected] (no applications).

Duration: 10 months to 1-year contract.

Work location: 1 Create Way, CREATE Tower, Singapore 138602 (NUS University Town)

The Singapore-ETH-Centre is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer. All candidates will be evaluated on their merits and qualifications, without regards to gender, race, age or religion.

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

What the role is

The research function advances thinking in service, operations and enforcement management for the Singapore public sector. As a researcher, you will design, plan and conduct research. You will also communicate the research insights to support the learning and development of public sector service practitioners and leaders, and help them develop and implement strategies to deliver excellent service, operations and enforcement.

Job Responsibilities

• Proposing research topics, designs and plans in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management, especially to develop citizens’ insights.
• Conducting research on key emerging trends in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management, and drawing insights that are contextualised for the Singapore public sector.
• Uncovering citizens’ insights for Service, Operations and Enforcement Management using appropriate research methods, including but not limited to surveys, ethnographic interviews, intercept interviews, focus group discussions, contextual inquiries, observations, etc.
• Managing WOG quantitative research, which includes designing the study, procuring of research partners, managing vendors and stakeholders, and sharing of results with agencies, PSD, and ServiceSG.
• Translating research insights into learning products such as articles, videos, infographics, toolkits, scenarios, games, simulations, case studies and papers on the topic of Service, Operations and Enforcement Management to meet learning needs both within and beyond the classroom.
• Convening and facilitating communities (both online and face-to-face) to share best practices, and pertinent issues and challenges for the public sector Service, Operations and Enforcement Management communities.
• Designing and facilitating discussions on Service, Operations and Enforcement Management.
• Designing and implementing learning interventions for practitioners and leaders, such as:.Organising roundtables, seminars and lectures helmed by practice leaders and academics to raise awareness of current and emerging Service, Operations and Enforcement Management issues.
  Providing advisory and consultancy services to public sector agencies, and managing multi-disciplinary projects.
  

Job Requirements

• We are looking for someone who can value-add by bringing in inquisitive and analytical perspectives, and has a flair for communicating research in ways that facilitate the learning of the diverse Service, Operations and Enforcement Management community.
• Possesses strong analytical skills
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills to put across research in a way that engages our stakeholders
• Is able to engage and manage stakeholders at various levels.
• Is able to work both independently and in a team.
• Is self-motivated, innovative, enterprising and adaptable
• Has an interest in Service, Operations and Enforcement Management
• 2 to 3 years of experience in customer insights /market research/ consulting will be a plus

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

To apply, please visit to www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 23921

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 09C3051 | EA Personnel: Jaremy Ong | Registration No: R1876766

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Build prediction models based on statistical analysis with financial data.
• Develop, maintain and enhance trading strategies and systems.
• Manage execution and risk of trading strategies.
• Oversee the design and development of a monitoring system for trading operations.
• Build and manage an in-house accounting system.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering.
• Doctor’s degree in a field related to capital market research.
• Strong programming skills in both C++ and Python.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in natural language processing of financial texts.

Work conditions

• Highly competitive salary.
• Group Medical & Dental Insurance for all employees and their dependents.
• Meal Allowance during work hours.

Your future role within QRT

• Your core objective is to create high quality predictive signals
• By leveraging access to large and diversified datasets you will identify statistical patterns and opportunities
• Share and discuss research results, methodology, data sets and processes with other researchers
• Implement the signals and the relevant datasets within the global execution platform
• Monitor signal behaviour and model performance over time
• You would lead the full strategy research cycle from signal generation to implementation

Your present skillset

• Min 3 years of relevant experience
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as data science, statistics, mathematics, physics or engineering
• Strong knowledge in statistics, machine learning, NLP or AI techniques is a plus
• Capacity to multi-task in a fast paced environment while keeping strong attention to detail
• Coding skills required in at least one leading programing language (Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#)
• Experience in exploring large datasets across multiple time frames is a plus
• Intellectual curiosity to explore new data sets, solve complex problems, drive innovative processes and connect the dots between multiple fields
• Capacity to work with autonomy within a collegial and collaborative environment
• Strong capacity to communicate with technologists, data scientists and traders across the globe
• Proven track record in delivering successful systematic strategies

AlphaGrep are a globally renown Algorithmic Trading firm, trading across a wide range of asset classes globally. We cover the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. Being a proprietary trading business, we trade our own accounts and have no investors, clients or customers.

We are seeking experienced individuals to join our mid & high frequency trading/analysis teams. Our mid & high frequency quantitative analysts focused on automated trading strategy development at varying time horizons.

Responsibilities

As a Quantitative Researcher / Trader you will have expertise in writing production-quality, high reliability, highly-tuned numerical code; applying tick-level data analysis and real-world trading experimentation to define strategy decision-making. You would also consider yourself proficient in trading technology but also play a pivotal role in the driving forces behind liquidity and the evolution of market microstructure.

You will join a world class team in our Singapore office and help to develop and refine such strategies applicable to the financial markets and analyze their performance. You will have displayed proven success in implementing profitable trading strategies in a team-driven environment.

This role demands passion, innovation, a high attention to detail, and unwavering persistence in the pursuit of the next profit-generating idea. Individual effort is greatly appreciated, and subsequent profitability translates into generous bonuses

Key skills and requirements:

• A proven ability to develop new, profitable Quant trading strategies,
• Advance existing research initiatives and explore new avenues for quantitative research and trading
• Solid understanding of relevant market trends and developments, with a robust working knowledge of market dynamics of their chosen regions/coverage.
• Live strategies with good sharpe ratios
• Sizable exposure to Machine Learning, Neural Network, High-Performance Computing and/or Natural Language Processing concepts and technologies are a plus
• Ideally a Masters or PhD in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences or similar quantitative disciplines from top schools
• Experience in programming using Java, C/C++, and/or Python.
• Exceptional quantitative as well as programming skills.
• Motivation and resourcefulness in quickly solving hard problems through the creative application of technology.

Why You Should Join Us?

• Great People.We’re curious engineers, mathematicians, statisticians and like to have fun while achieving our goals.
• Transparent Structure.Our employees know that we value their ideas and contributions.
• Relaxed Environment.We have a flat organizational structure with frequent activities for all employees such as yearly offsites, happy hours, corporate sports teams, etc.
• Health & Wellness Programs.We believe that a balanced employee is more productive. A stocked kitchen, gym membership and generous vacation package are just some of the perks that we offer our employees.
• Interested candidates can send their detailed resumes/CVs. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for further discussions.

Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world.

Overview of Quant Researcher Position:

• Research and implement strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework.
• Analyze large data sets using advanced statistical methods to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop a strong understanding of market structure of various exchanges and asset classes.

Typical Day of Quant Researcher:

• Primary focus throughout the day is on researching and implementing trading ideas.
• Before market open, check that all required data and related processes are ready for the trading day.
• During market hours, sporadically monitor behavior and performance of strategies.

Skill Set Required For Position:

• Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics.
• Programming proficiency with at least one major programming or scripting language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with colleagues across multiple regions.
• Ability to work well under pressure