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Data Scientist - Quant

Data Scientist - Quant

BusinesslistKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
9 hours ago
Job description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end quant / actuarial projects, ensuring successful delivery against timelines and objectives.
  • Build, validate, and deploy detection signals to capture market inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities across markets.
  • Apply actuarial / quantitative principles to design robust models for risk, pricing, and performance monitoring.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including data and engineering teams to identify opportunities and implement data-driven solutions.
  • Continuously research, test, and implement new methodologies for predictive modelling and signal optimization.
  • Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ensure documentation, reproducibility, and best practices are embedded into all modeling and project workflows.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualification in Actuarial Science, Quantitative, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in actuarial, quant, or data-driven roles with a track record of project delivery.
  • Strong grounding in actuarial or quantitative concepts and principles.
  • Proficiency in Python programming, including experience with statistical and machine learning libraries.
  • Experience in predictive modeling, risk analytics, or market signal generation.
  • Familiarity with working on large, complex, or unconventional data sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to convert complex quantitative insights into actionable strategies.
  • Strong project management skills with ability to lead initiatives independently.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

    • What's on Offer

  • Contract : 1 year
  • Completion Bonus - 1 month
  • Medical Benefits
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the Technology & Telecoms industry.
  • Collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Access to professional development and learning opportunities.

    • If you are passionate about data and want to make an impact, we encourage you to apply for the Data Scientist role today!

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