About Scientific Beta

Scientific Beta, a SGX and EDHEC venture, is the name of the smart beta index provision activity originally set up by the EDHEC Risk Institute, the applied finance research centre of EDHEC Business School. In January 31, 2020, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) acquired a majority stake in Scientific Beta with the commitment to maintain the strong collaboration with EDHEC Business School, and principles of independent and empirical-based academic research, that have benefited Scientific Beta's development to date.

Scientific Beta is an original initiative, which aims to favour the adoption of the latest advances in smart beta, green and thematic index design and implementation by the whole investment industry. Its academic origin provides the foundation for its strategy: offer, in the best economic conditions possible, the smart beta, green and thematic solutions that are most proven scientifically with full transparency of both the methods and the associated risks.

As of December 31, 2019, assets tracking Scientific Beta indices reached USD 59 bn.

Scientific Beta has a dedicated team of 52 people across the world who cover development, production, operation, client services and promotion of its index offering.

For more information: www.scientificbeta.com

Data Purchasing and Risk & Compliance Deputy – Vacancy in Singapore – Full time position

As part of its development, Scientific Beta is looking to recruit a deputy to the Head of Risk & Compliance who also cover data purchasing.

The successful candidate will have a proven experience in a purchasing role within the financial industry, knowledge and exposure to legal and contractual matters, and knowledge of the regulatory environment for asset manager will be a plus.

The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and very good written and spoken English skills.

Flexibility, responsiveness, team spirit as well as organizational skills are essential.

The candidate will support the Head of Risk and Compliance to:

• Set up a data purchasing function necessary for the index calculation;
• Harmonise and optimise the purchase of financial and extra-financial data;
• In time, being capable to cover the acquisition and renewal of ESG and climate change data;
• Provide help on tracking compliance questions, notably with prospects.

A Singapore work permit is mandatory.

The salary will be determined according to the Scientific Beta pay scale, based on the candidate's qualifications and previous experience.

Should you wish to apply to this position please send your resume and a cover letter, explaining your motivations and reasons why you will fit to this role.