AVP/VP, Quantitative Strategist, Equities Location:London, GB Job Function: Public Equities Job Type: Permanent GIC isone of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in morethan 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses.Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network ofthe world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-terminvestor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financialfuture and the communities we invest in worldwide. Public Equities(EQ) We generate sustainable, superior returns through activeinvestments across global equity markets. Strategies include totalreturn strategies, absolute return strategies, and relative returnstrategies. Our long-term orientation and strong relationships withcorporates provide us with opportunities to capitalize on marketvolatility to deliver strong investment performance. We are seekingan experienced professional to join our department as aQuantitative Strategist embedded within an investment team. Whatimpact can you make in this role? In this role, you will leveragediverse datasets and apply quantitative and AI/ML techniques toprovide actionable insights and recommendations at the single nameand/or sector/country level. These insights will translate intoportfolio actions and enhance our investment process which spansfrom idea generation, due diligence, portfolio construction, riskmanagement, and monitoring. You will conduct quantitative researchand analysis to help our investment team understand the impact ofvarious macro drivers and events on the portfolio. Additionally,you will gather internal data to perform ongoing quantitativeresearch and studies, providing an unbiased, data-driven feedbackloop to improve the investment decision-making and research qualityof our PMs and analysts. Furthermore, you will utilize data andquantitative techniques to aid in developing hedging solutions andthematic/event-based strategies. What will you do as a QuantitativeStrategist? 1. Partner with portfolio managers and analysts toleverage data, quantitative methods, and AI/ML for research andanalysis, validating investment hypotheses and providing actionableinsights to help screen for investment opportunities and conductdue diligence at the single name and/or sectoral levels. 2. Harnessrisk models, quantitative portfolio construction, and optimizationtechniques to provide sizing recommendations. 3. Conductquantitative research and analysis to understand how macro driverssuch as interest rates and inflation affect companies andincorporate this understanding into your analysis. 4. Utilizequantitative and network information to perform sensitivity andimpact analysis of events and reporting. 5. Perform ongoingportfolio risk and performance monitoring through the team’squantitative portfolio diagnostic analytics framework. 6. Applybehavioral analytics to help PMs and analysts make better decisionsand improve their research quality. 7. Harness data andquantitative methods to aid in the development and implementationof thematic/event-based strategies. 8. Develop, implement, andmaintain models and analytics to provide continuous insights andinstitutionalize our knowledge. 9. Share and cross-pollinatequantitative applications, analysis, and tools within and acrossdepartments, sharing insights relevant to various investment teamswithin and outside of EQD. What qualifications or skills should youpossess in this role? 1. Relevant experience in quantitativeresearch and analysis. 2. Strong expertise in company fundamentals,valuations, and quantitative portfolio constructions. 3. Experiencewith alternative data and its application in forming leadingindicators. 4. Proficiency in R or Python and SQL. 5. Excellentcommunication skills, with the ability to understand, influence,and obtain buy-in from stakeholders effectively. 6. Sectorspecialization and experience with equity sectors are a plus. 7.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-pacedenvironment. Work at the Point of Impact We need to beforward-looking to attract the right people to help us become theLeading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, anddiverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursueinnovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored onour PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit, andExcellence, which guide us in how we make our day-to-day decisions.We strive to inspire. To make an impact. Flexibility at GIC At GIC,our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, andinterpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe thatflexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves.Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harnessthe benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibilityto choose which days they work from home and adjust thisarrangement as situational needs arise. GIC is an equal opportunityemployer GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we valuediversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color,national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disabilitystatus. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities areprovided reasonable accommodation to participate in the jobapplication or interview process, to perform essential jobfunctions, and to receive other benefits and privileges ofemployment. Please email at any point ofthe application or interview process if adjustments need to be madedue to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr
