AVP/VP, Quantitative Strategist, Equities

AVP/VP, Quantitative Strategist, Equities

Location: London, GB

Job Function: Public Equities

Job Type: Permanent

GIC is one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, with over 2,000 employees across 11 offices globally. We invest in more than 40 countries across various asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC provides exposure to an extraordinary network of industry leaders, and as a leading global long-term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore's financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Public Equities (EQ)
We generate sustainable, superior returns through active investments across global equity markets, utilizing total return strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative return strategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships with corporates enable us to capitalize on market volatility to deliver strong investment performance.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our department as a Quantitative Strategist embedded within an investment team.

What impact can you make in this role?

In this role, you will leverage diverse datasets and apply quantitative and AI/ML techniques to provide actionable insights and recommendations at the single name and/or sector/country level. These insights will translate into portfolio actions and enhance our investment process, which spans idea generation, due diligence, portfolio construction, risk management, and monitoring.

You will conduct quantitative research and analysis to help our investment team understand the impact of various macro drivers and events on the portfolio, and gather internal data to perform ongoing quantitative research and studies, providing an unbiased, data-driven feedback loop to improve investment decision-making and research quality.

Furthermore, you will utilize data and quantitative techniques to aid in developing hedging solutions and thematic/event-based strategies.

What will you do as a Quantitative Strategist?

• Partner with portfolio managers and analysts to leverage data, quantitative methods, and AI/ML for research and analysis, validating investment hypotheses and providing actionable insights to screen for investment opportunities and conduct due diligence.
• Utilize risk models, quantitative portfolio construction, and optimization techniques to provide sizing recommendations.
• Conduct quantitative research and analysis to understand how macro drivers such as interest rates and inflation affect companies.
• Perform sensitivity and impact analysis of events and reporting using quantitative and network information.
• Monitor ongoing portfolio risk and performance through the team's quantitative portfolio diagnostic analytics framework.
• Apply behavioral analytics to assist PMs and analysts in making better decisions.
• Utilize data and quantitative methods to aid in developing and implementing thematic/event-based strategies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain models and analytics for continuous insights and knowledge institutionalization.
• Share and cross-pollinate quantitative applications, analysis, and tools within and across departments.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or Economics.
• 3-10 years of relevant experience in quantitative research and analysis.
• Strong expertise in company fundamentals, valuations, and quantitative portfolio constructions.
• Experience with alternative data and its application in forming leading indicators.
• Proficiency in R or Python and SQL.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and obtain buy-in from stakeholders effectively.
• Sector specialization and experience with equity sectors are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Work at the Point of Impact
We are forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. We are anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, and Excellence.

Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. Our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to choose which days they work from home.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer
GIC values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.