The GMP Group

Quantitative Strategy Lead (Investment Strategies, VP)

The GMP Group  •  Singapore, SG (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

  • As a team lead, you will oversee a team of quantitative professionals, driving research and analysis on a diverse range of external fund managers and investment strategies in delivering high-impact insights and tools that strengthen and inform the investment decision-making process.
  • To develop the teams expertise in leveraging data, quantitative techniques, and AI/ML methodologies to deliver comprehensive, data-driven insights and evidence-based recommendations.
  • To enhance and innovate across various stages of the investment process by applying quantitative and AI/ML tools, thereby expanding our capabilities in scale, depth, and performance. Additionally, you will contribute to the broader organization by sharing analytical tools and data-driven insights, fostering collective domain expertise.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to department and investment leaders, leveraging data, quantitative techniques, and AI/ML methods to enhance investment processes, shape the departments analytical capabilities, and conduct research focused on capital allocations, portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
  • Lead and manage quantitative research and analysis across the entire investment process, from manager screening and selection to strategy due diligence and portfolio construction, ensuring high research quality and timely delivery.
  • Oversee and govern the implementation of models, analysis, and tools to ensure alignment with best practices and team-wide infrastructure, while managing the team's model and analytics operations.
  • Facilitate the sharing and cross-pollination of quantitative applications, analysis, and tools across departments, while providing macro-level insights to the team.

Qualifications:

  • Masters or Doctoral degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Economics.
  • 8-12 years of relevant experience in quantitative research and analysis, with a strong emphasis on applying quantitative methods and AI/ML techniques in capital allocation, portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
  • Experience in a fund allocator environment is highly desirable, along with a solid understanding of macroeconomic trends, credit and equity investing, and capital markets, complemented by exceptional communication skills to effectively understand, influence, and secure buy-in from stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python, along with SQL.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

By applying for this role, you consent to GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltds PDPA and e2is PDPA.

For more information, please visit to www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: QXX859VR

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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The GMP Group

About The GMP Group

Founded in 1991, The GMP Group is one of Singapore's largest and most established staffing and human resource consultancies, dedicated to transforming careers and empowering businesses. As a full-service people solutions provider, we are committed to fulfilling the career aspirations of individuals while creating new possibilities for organisations globally.

Our services span six specialist divisions, each tailored to meet specific client needs:

GMP Recruitment: Specialises in junior to mid-management staffing across industries, including HR, Admin, Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Marcom, Retail, F&B, Finance, and Industrial Services.

GMP Banking: Provides dedicated recruitment for the banking, stockbroking, insurance, and fund management sectors.

GMP Technologies: Focuses on IT, Engineering, Healthcare, and Life Sciences roles, addressing the growing demand for technical and scientific talent.

GMP International: A premier recruiter for foreign workers, providing global talent solutions across industries.

GMP Consultancy: Offers outsourcing and HR consultancy services, providing guidance on organisational development and career management for working professionals and students.

With a robust presence in Singapore and offices in Malaysia and Indonesia, The GMP Group combines its extensive network and industry-specific expertise to offer clients seamless, one-stop HR solutions. Our dynamic team and global reach affirm our position as a strategic partner in staffing and human resources across Asia and beyond.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
1991
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