(Dec 2009) Positions in DBS Market Risk analytics, DBS Requirements: 2nd or 3rd year PhD candidate who have almost completed the main research work for his/her PhD thesis. Strong mathematical background (familiar with probability, statistics. stochastic calculus, advanced algebra, real/complex analysis, optimization, partial differential equation, financial mathematics etc) Basic understanding John Hull’s book “Options, Futures and other derivatives” (27 July 2009) Standard Chartered Bank Technology Group Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore is looking for Graduates in IT/ Computer Science/ EE/Maths or Economics for a 1 year contract position within our IT and Technical Services Department. The objective is to provide entry level graduates with a one-year job attachment that offers hands-on experience through a job placement across a variety of disciplines. Eligibility Criteria for Graduate: Must be Singaporeans or Permanent Residents The programme is open to all recent graduates from the universities (overseas or local undergraduate or postgraduate studies) Must not have worked for more than one year and must not be current employees of Standard Chartered Bank How to apply: We are especially keen to hear from graduates with grade points First Class Honors or Second Upper (2:1) and who demonstrate: The aptitude to understand, communicate and problem solve. The determination to face and overcome business challenges. A self motivating drive to learn. (26 March 2009) Quantitative Programmer, Indea Capital Pte Ltd Job Description: After an intense training period that will teach you fundamentals of financial mathematics, you will be asked to help in the development of new trading algorithms. This will involve statistical modeling, research and programming. Requirements: At least a Bachelor’s degree from a prestigious university in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering; a strong mathematical background and experience in computer programming is a pre-requisite. As all of the work will be data intensive and empirical in nature, strong programming ability and precision in working habits would be needed to succeed. C++, Java, MATLAB, and C#/.NET are some of the programming environments we use. We offer you: Here is a great chance for a young graduate to gain a fast track career with a top notch team. You will learn how to apply SVM’s and other kernel methods, Markov switching models, stochastic calculus and advanced optimization techniques to real world problems. There are ample chances for career growth and those with a curious mind will learn something new every day in this intellectually stimulating environment. (25 February 2009) Pricing Management & Optimisation, Immediate, 4 months (either on Contract OR Internship) Job description: Assist in preparation of template and tools to − Assess areas of and quantify business benefits − Understand pricing requirements to define solution scope − Jumpstart solution implementation Assist in developing training material to jumpstart business consultants Conduct research for best practices, challenges and opportunity for improvement for Pricing Management in the following industries − Financial Services (especially Banking) − High Tech − Telecommunications Prepare and develop industry specific solution templates Coordinate execution and communications of new solution offerings Requirements: Graduates: − Degree in related disciplines in Business/Quantitative Finance/Marketing/Operations Marketing − Remuneration: Will Commensurate with experiences OR Internship: − Final year student from Business/Quantitative Finance/Marketing/Operations Marketing − Internship allowance shall apply.