Job Description

GIC is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world\xe2\x80\x99s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Investment Insights Group

We use advanced quantitative techniques and cutting-edge technological tools to generate insights that drive outstanding investment outcomes for GIC.

Quantitative Research

As a quantitative researcher, you will sit in each asset department to harness advanced data analytics for investment decisions. We also have a team of quantitative researchers sitting in the central Investment Insights Group hub to work on cross-asset projects.

We are about to embark on a journey to bring in Large Language Models into GIC and are looking for a suitable candidate to join us as a Data Scientist to do so.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that uses advanced quantitative methods, alternative data, and technology to generate superior investment performance.

What will you do as a Data Scientist?

The data science team is looking for a scientist with extensive experience in Deep Learning/Natural Language Processing on financial documents and news articles

The scientist\'s primary job responsibilities are to develop Large Language Models and NLP solutions to help traders, portfolio managers and risk managers to identify investment opportunities in text data

Lead the system design and pipeline workflow of Large Language Models on text documents

Identify and track emerging trends based on NLP that can quickly surface investment opportunities

Deploy Large Language Models and NLP models into production and monitor their performance

Independently develop accurate NLP sequence models or modify transformer models for text understanding at varying scales(document, paragraphs and sentence levels and across time)

Independently conduct research on idea generation in the investment process

What Qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

Formal training in quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline), and experience in utilizing those skills in an applied research environment. Master\xe2\x80\x99s or PhD degree is required

Natural Language Processing, Signal processing and Sequence modelling experiences using Deep Learning-based Models are highly desirable

Strong in software engineering and best practices (e.g. code smell, single-responsibility principle, functional programming)

Strong in statistical fundamentals, experience conducting hypothesis testing and sampling highly desirable, with demonstrated programming skills highly desirable

Understanding of financial markets, including multi-asset research is a plus

Experience in developing Deep Learning Models and deploying them in production

Understanding of data available in the investment management industry and experience in managing and accessing such data to support research efforts

Ability to work efficiently and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. This will include end-to-end research project work under from data gathering to hypothesis testing and model implementation

5-8 years of hands-on engineering experience with software projects related to data science or machine learning

Good communication skills. Able to explain results of their work clearly to stakeholders

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be 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. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides 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, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn more about our Investment Insights Group Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/investment-insights-group/

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