AVP Quantitative Researcher – Fixed Income & FX

About the role

GIC’s Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group is seeking an AVP Quantitative Researcher focused on fixed income and FX markets. Based in Singapore, you will join a multidisciplinary team that applies quantitative research to improve execution outcomes and deepen understanding of market microstructure.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver actionable analysis on counterparty selection, optimal execution, market impact modelling, volume prediction, regime identification and transaction cost analysis (TCA).
• Influence execution outcomes by developing innovative quantitative and systematic solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Own research projects from ideation through production, working with developers to implement models and achieve measurable results.
• Identify opportunities to enhance GIC’s execution approach and fixed‑income market microstructure understanding.
• Build strong knowledge of internal mandates and investment styles to foster cross‑business collaborations.
• Interact with portfolio managers to understand transaction‑cost drivers and provide modelling inputs.

Required profile

• 6–10 years of professional experience, including 2–5 years in a quantitative role such as analyst, researcher, trader or portfolio manager.
• PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline is acceptable even without prior industry experience.
• Genuine interest in global fixed‑income market microstructure and current events, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Familiarity with FX market structure is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the fixed‑income data landscape (e.g., TRACE).