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Independent Quantitative Analyst

Smartkarma

SingaporeFull-timeOn-site

Posted 12 Jun 2026

About this role

The role involves developing and maintaining differentiated proprietary datasets and models using market intuition and statistical learning to generate actionable trade and investment ideas. Responsibilities also include producing research on factors, risk premia, event-driven frameworks, and cross-asset linkages, while providing high-touch service to select institutional clients. Candidates must possess extensive institutional research, trading, or investment experience totaling 8 or more years, along with a demonstrated quantitative track record and evidence of proprietary work like datasets or models. Strong ability to write structured, concise, and defensible insights for professional investors is also required.

What they're looking for

Systematic TradingQuant ResearchSignal ResearchFeature EngineeringBacktestingStatistical LearningProprietary DatasetsModel Maintenance

Frequently asked questions

What does a Independent Quantitative Analyst at Smartkarma do?

The role involves developing and maintaining differentiated proprietary datasets and models using market intuition and statistical learning to generate actionable trade and investment ideas. Responsibilities also include producing research on factors, risk premia, event-driven frameworks, and cross-…

What skills does this Independent Quantitative Analyst role need?

Key skills for this role include Systematic Trading, Quant Research, Signal Research, Feature Engineering, Backtesting, Statistical Learning.

How much does a Independent Quantitative Analyst at Smartkarma pay?

The employer did not list a salary for this role. Most similar Singapore roles publish their band on the job page.

Is this Independent Quantitative Analyst role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is on-site, based in Singapore.

How do I apply for this Independent Quantitative Analyst role?

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