Junior Quantitative Analyst – Risk & Quant Analytics

About the role

Polymer Capital Management is seeking a Junior Quantitative Analyst to join its Risk & Quant Analytics team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on data analysis, quantitative research, and the development of models that support trading strategies and risk‑management decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyse large datasets including market, economic, alternative big‑data, and internal portfolio and trade data.
• Develop, test and deploy statistical, machine‑learning and AI models to forecast markets, predict factors, discover alpha and manage risk.
• Support team members by monitoring portfolio performance, updating analyses and collaborating across departments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong academic background in coding, machine learning and deep learning techniques.
• Solid understanding of mathematics, statistics, probability and equity markets.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Required skills

• Python programming

What we offer

• Prime office location in the heart of Hong Kong.
• High‑growth environment with ambitious professionals.
• Equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Global exposure across six regional offices.
• Paid annual leave, medical group insurance and monthly gym subsidy.