OVERVIEW

Our client, a Japan-focused investment firm based in Singapore, is seeking a Macro Data Analyst (Japanese speaking) to join its investment team. The firm invests primarily in Japanese listed equities while also maintaining exposure to venture capital funds and high-growth private companies across Japan and overseas.

This role is focused on identifying investment opportunities through the analysis of macroeconomic, financial, and market-related data. Beyond traditional economic research, the successful candidate will leverage quantitative methods, data science techniques, and large-scale datasets to uncover insights that can enhance the firm's investment decision-making process.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly analytical, and passionate about using data to understand market dynamics and generate actionable investment ideas.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, process, and analyze macroeconomic, financial, and market datasets relevant to the Japanese equity market.
Examine the impact of macro factors such as interest rates, foreign exchange movements, commodity prices, capital flows, and investor sentiment on equity performance.
Conduct sector and company-level analysis to identify relationships between economic indicators and stock returns.
Develop and refine quantitative models and forecasting frameworks.
Build and maintain data infrastructure utilizing public statistics, market data, and alternative data sources.
Partner with investment professionals to evaluate investment theses and prepare research materials.
Explore and implement advanced analytical techniques, including AI and machine learning applications.

Requirements

Practical experience in data collection, processing, and analysis.
Experience handling financial or market-related data within financial institutions, including middle- or back-office functions.
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
Solid understanding of economics and financial markets.
Fluent Japanese language skills, both written and spoken, to support analysis and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within asset management, securities firms, investment banks, hedge funds, research institutes, or related organizations.
Hands-on experience in statistical or econometric analysis.
Experience developing machine learning models for data analysis.
Exposure to alternative data analysis and utilization.
Research experience related to equity markets.

Ideal Candidate

Enjoys discovering new insights and investment opportunities through data.
Able to independently formulate and test hypotheses.
Passionate about analyzing markets through quantitative and logical approaches.
Naturally curious and committed to continuous learning.
Interested in building a career centered on quantitative research and data-driven investing rather than purely qualitative market analysis.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Appreciate your understanding.

EA: JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence: 90C3026
EA Personnel:R24123855
EA Personnel Name: Mei Kamioka

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