JOB DETAILS

Data Scientist, Risk & Quant Analytics

CompanyPolymer Capital
LocationHong Kong
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 18, 2026
About The Company
Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in and focused on Asia. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.
About the Role
<p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;">We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team, focusing on analyzing data to uncover actionable insights and patterns. The ideal candidate will leverage statistical methods, machine learning techniques, and domain knowledge to discover signals that will drive trading strategies and enhance risk management decision-making.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><br></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Data Analysis &amp; Modeling: Collect, clean, and analyze vast datasets, including market data, PM position data, social media sentiment, alternative big data, and economic indicators, to uncover trading patterns, behavior patterns, and correlations.</li><li>Predictive Modeling: Develop and deploy machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical models to forecast market, industry sector, alpha, and security movements/rankings.</li><li>Testing &amp; Evaluation: Rigorously hypothesis testing, evaluation, and refining models to ensure robustness of decision making.</li><li>Data Management: Handle the complex process of data preparation and management for model building and analysis.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;">Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or above) in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;background:white;"><br></p><ul><li>Deep understanding of statistical &amp; probability analysis and quantitative methods. &nbsp;Strong problem-solving abilities, with a knack for deriving insights from complex datasets.</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.</li><li>Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy)</li><li>Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow).</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and to foster a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing within the team.</li><li>A good understanding of financial markets, market microstructure, trading algorithms and/or the business context of data science applications is a strong plus</li><li>Research or experience related to behavioral finance is a strong plus</li></ul>
Key Skills
Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingStatistical MethodsMachine LearningProgrammingPythonRData ManipulationPandasNumPyMachine Learning FrameworksScikit-learnTensorFlowCommunication SkillsFinancial MarketsBehavioral Finance
Categories
Data & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingTechnology
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Data Scientist will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to uncover trading patterns and correlations. They will also develop and deploy predictive models to forecast market movements and enhance decision-making in risk management.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
248
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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