Intern - Polymer Platform Strategy - Computer Science

The Programme

You will be working closely with the PPS team in identifying, analyzing and capturing alpha signals from external sources.

The successful candidate will have a strong quantitative background, and a passion for financial markets.

What You Will Do

• Utilize advanced quantitative techniques to identify and assess alpha signals from external sources.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate external alpha signals into the trading strategies.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to generate actionable insights and investment ideas.
• Stay updated on market trends, news, and external factors influencing alpha signals.

Required Skills and Abilities

• University student in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, R and MATLAB for data analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, Qlik Sense, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud solutions, such as AWS, GCP and BigQuery, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese. 
• Strong interest in financial markets and trading strategies. 

About Us:

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.