Data Scientist, Trading & Execution

Company Introduction

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.

Job Responsibilities / Job Brief

• Data Analysis & 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.
• Predictive Modeling: Develop and deploy machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical models to forecast market, industry sector, alpha, and security movements/rankings.
• Testing & Evaluation: Rigorously hypothesis testing, evaluation, and refining models to ensure robustness of decision making.
• Data Management: Handle the complex process of data preparation and management for model building and analysis.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of statistical & probability analysis and quantitative methods.
• Hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art AI techniques (e.g., model training/fine‑tuning, agent workflow development), with demonstrated project delivery.
• Proficiency in Python, with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with data manipulation and machine learning libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment and to foster a culture of learning and knowledge‑sharing within the team.
• A good understanding of financial markets, market microstructure, trading algorithms and/or the business context of data science applications is a strong plus.
• Research or experience related to behavioral finance is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Prime Location: Work full time from our centrally located office space in the heart of Hong Kong.
• High‑Growth: Join a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
• Equal opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Global exposure: With six offices and three affiliate offices around the region, Polymer teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.
• Dynamic and collaborative environment: Opportunity to work with industry leaders and experts to engage in exciting projects and fulfilling challenges.

Some of Our Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Medical Group Insurance
• In‑built Gym facility
• DEI and Philanthropy Initiatives
• Professional Learning & Development Opportunities