Quant jobs / GIC Private Limited

AVP/VP, Quantitative Research Analyst, Exposure & Liquidity Research, Portfolio Exposure & Liquidity

GIC’s Exposure & Liquidity Research team builds models used to implement the total portfolio. This role focuses on equity beta, index management and rebalancing decisions.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Research index and equity-beta implementation choices
Develop tools to reduce tracking error and assess inefficiencies
Backtest ideas using large financial datasets
Translate results into repeatable portfolio decisions

What they ask for

Required

Python
Statistical modelling and backtesting
Portfolio optimisation
Large financial datasets
Communication with investment users
Index methodology and corporate actions
Equity-beta implementation experience

Preferred

AI-assisted research
Implemented research track record

Education: Degree in a quantitative subject; qualification level is unspecified.
Experience: 5+ years in index, ETF or equity-beta research/management.
Languages and tools: Python
Markets: equities

How to prepare

Reconstruct a point-in-time index rebalance
Optimise tracking error with trading-cost constraints
Explain how corporate actions affect implementation

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