Total 23 Finance Executive job vacancies in Education / Training category in George Town

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Job Description

Predicting Debt Crisis with Artificial Intelligence and Real-Time Big Data, an inter-disciplinary project funded by the Asian Institute of Digital Finance, is looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow. The Principal Investigators of this project are at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and NUS School of Computing. The candidate will oversee day-to-day activities and the general management of assigned research projects.

These responsibilities include:
• Conducting academic research on topics related to artificial intelligence, macro finance, and interdisciplinary topics.
• Integrating existing literature to propose research ideas and hypotheses, develop and implement empirical analysis using various statistical software. Methodologies used include machine learning, regression discontinuities, difference-in-difference analyses, among others.
• Working with team members to extract, process, and filter information from various text resources and construct new datasets.
• Processing, cleaning, and merging datasets (e.g., using R, Python, Stata, SPSS, and/or SAS).
• Giving presentations and scheduling meetings with external parties that are relevant to the research projects
• Coordinating and supervising research assistants to help in the responsibilities stated above.

Requirements

- A PhD degree in econometrics, economics, finance, or other related fields.
- Experience of conducting interdisciplinary research. Relevant experience in international finance, public finance, and econometrics would be a plus.
- Familiar with statistical software such as STATA, R, or Python, advanced programming skill is a plus.
- Responsible, detail oriented, and perfection-seeking.
- Quick in learning and creative in providing solutions.
- Independent, self-starter with initiative and commitment.
- Enjoys interacting with people and open to new experiences.
- Must have the ability to proactively manage teams of research assistants across on multiple research activities.

The candidate is expected to be physically present in NUS office during the stipulated working hours. Software and tools required for data analysis will be made available.

The earliest start date of the appointment is May 2024. Appointments will be on a term-contract of one year, and renewable when necessary. Salary will commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, track record, potential, experience.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae with complete contact information and any supporting documents.

Should you be shortlisted, a faculty member or an administrator will be contacting you directly for an interview.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Executive/Senior Executive, NUHS Education & Research Office (2 years contract)

Job Responsibilities:

To leverage data-driven insights and analysis in support of the overall mission and objectives of NUHS, aiming to improve patient care outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and advance research, thereby contributing to the DataIU's mission of enhancing data-driven healthcare delivery, operational excellence, and research advancement.

You will be responsible for the following areas:

1. Data Sourcing and IntegrationAcquire, organize, and integrate diverse healthcare data sources, including EHRs, claims data, clinical trial data, and public health surveillance data.
   Ensure accuracy and consistency of data by applying knowledge of coding systems like ICD-10 and utilizing SQL for data querying and manipulation.
   Performance Measure: Timeliness and completeness of data integration, accuracy of data queries, and adherence to coding standards.
   
2. Statistical Analysis and Insight GenerationConduct advanced statistical analysis, data mining, and visualization techniques to uncover trends, patterns, and insights within healthcare data.
   Utilize statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, R, Python) and data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, dplyr) to perform analyses.
   Performance Measure: Accuracy and reliability of statistical analyses, effectiveness of visualization in conveying insights, and ability to derive actionable conclusions.
   
3. Reporting and CommunicationDevelop clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and insights to stakeholders.
   Ensure reports are tailored to the audience and adhere to ethical and privacy standards regarding patient confidentiality and data security.
   Performance Measure: Clarity and relevance of reports, effectiveness of communication in conveying insights, and stakeholder satisfaction with reporting.
   
4. Continuous Improvement and ComplianceContinuously improve data management processes, data quality assessment methods, and reporting methodologies.
   Stay updated on ethical considerations and privacy regulations related to healthcare data handling, ensuring compliance with standards such as HIPAA.
   Performance Measure: Implementation of process improvements, adherence to ethical and regulatory standards, and contribution to overall organizational efficiency and compliance.
   

Job Requirements:

• Professional degree in quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, epidemiology, public health, or related fields.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and data visualization techniques. Experience with statistical software packages such as SAS, R, or Python for data analysis and manipulation.
• Database Skills: Knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing healthcare databases.
• Ability to interpret and analyze healthcare data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Experience in preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R.
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, dplyr) and visualization libraries (e.g., matplotlib, ggplot2).

JOB DESCRIPTION

· To understand each department’s daily processes

· Job rotation between various departments

· Participate in company events

· Compile analysis and make presentations

· Complete fieldwork and provide evaluation analysis of the company’s services

· Provide support as needed in the various departments

· Report on company progress

· Compile and evaluate performance reports

· Client servicing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum Diploma and above

· Willing to learn and flexibility to adapt to working environment

· Entry level candidates are welcome to apply, training will be provided

EA Reg. Number: R21100629

EA License Number: 22C1278

Working Location: Central

Working hours: 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

Your role:

• Collaborate with HR and other team members to identify learning needs within the organization
• Develop training materials for various levels of employees
• Deliver in-person and virtual training sessions
• Evaluate training effectiveness, and implement changes/revisions to improve programs
• Ensure training compliance with regulatory standards
• Maintain training records and communicate progress to HR
• Coordinate training logistics such as scheduling, location, and accommodations

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma and above
• Prior experience in the marketing field will be an advantage
• Results-oriented, ambitious and positive working attitude

EA Reg Number: R2094147

EA License Number: 22C1278

P0002

Working location: Alexandra

Working hours: 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Arranging and hiring manpower required to stage an event into their various departments

· Responsible for providing leadership, motivation, direction, and support to team members

· Travel on site to inspect ongoing arrangements, preparations, and changes needed to meet the needs of the client

· Ensuring compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations

· Communicating with the Public Relations and Marketing department to promote and publicize event

· Engaging with vendors throughout the event planning process to learn requirements and goals

· Perform post-event tasks promptly such as measuring the success of the event, objectives that were set for the events as well as review for improvements

· Research market, identify event opportunities and interest generation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Diploma in any field

· Prior experience in the events industry will be an advantage

· Results-oriented, ambitious and positive working attitude

EA Reg. Number: R21100629

EA License Number: 22C1278

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Role

The Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) is a new university-level research institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and NUS. SGFIN aspires to develop deep research capabilities in sustainable and green finance, provide thought leadership in the sustainability space, and shape sustainability outcomes across the financial sector and the economy at large.

This role is ideally suited for those wishing to work in academic or industry research in the financial sector, particularly in the area of sustainable, responsible, and green investing and valuation. The responsibilities of the role will include designing and developing a framework to distill various information regarding corporate sustainability efforts and performance into various metrics that can be analyzed further to support decision making in the corporate, financial, and societal spheres.

There are no teaching obligations for this position, and the candidate will have the opportunity to develop their research portfolio.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Design research projects in close collaboration with the Institute’s Directors (Prof. Sumit Agarwal / A.Prof Johan Sulaeman / A.Prof Weina Zhang) and Research Affiliates
• Take ownership and responsibility for the successful delivery of research projects, ensuring they are completed within the required deadline and allocated budget, and meeting/exceeding project specifications and targets
• Participate in pre-project activities such as identifying required resources to ensure project completion including staffing and organizational needs of the project team, and preparing high-level project plans with project timeline and resource requirements
• Development of research hypotheses
• Plan and perform the collection and organization of corporate financial and sustainability disclosures
• Plan and perform the collection and organization of information regarding government policies and regulations in the sustainability space
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of existing frameworks, to extend existing frameworks to develop a more comprehensive framework
• Monitor progress of research projects and provide necessary interventions to ensure smooth completion of each project
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality
• Manage the collaborations with research and industry stakeholders, including providing periodic progress updates and deliverables for grant funding body or project sponsors
• Manage industry partners’ expectation by understanding their needs and providing realistic expectations and scope of each project
• Preparation of results for industry communications, presentations, and academic articles for journal publications
• For Research Fellow position: guide, mentor, and supervise research analysts and associates on the project team
• Work closely with the rest of the SGFIN team to support SGFIN’s activities and objectives

Requirements

• Academic background in the following subjects is preferred: finance, accounting, economics, business, sustainable/green finance, sustainability management, or related disciplines. A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree in one of these subjects is preferred, with a PhD degree required for the Research Fellow position.
• Basic understanding of financial sector (banks and other financial institutions), financial markets, corporate financial statements, and credit risk analysis, is required.
• A thorough knowledge of the research field of sustainable economics or finance is highly preferred.
• Quantitative analytical and/or financial econometric skills, including knowledge of advanced statistical software packages, are highly desired, along with experience with empirical research methods, including developing, conducting and supporting research and data analysis of research projects.
• Proactive in problem solving.
• Good time management and planning skills with a commitment to delivery.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery.
• Adaptive to change with a positive work attitude.
• Enthusiastic team player who is self-driven, committed, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effective in coordinating stakeholders, fostering teamwork, and leading high performance project team.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with strong written communication skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

· To understand each department’s daily processes

· Job rotation between various departments

· Participate in company events

· Compile analysis and make presentations

· Complete fieldwork and provide evaluation analysis of the company’s services

· Provide support as needed in the various departments

· Report on company progress

· Compile and evaluate performance reports

· Client servicing

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Minimum Diploma and above

· Willing to learn and flexibility to adapt to working environment

· Entry level candidates are welcome to apply, training will be provided

EA Reg. Number: R21100629

EA License Number: 22C1278

P0002

Working location: Alexandra

Working hours: 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Arranging and hiring manpower required to stage an event into their various departments

· Responsible for providing leadership, motivation, direction, and support to team members

· Travel on site to inspect ongoing arrangements, preparations, and changes needed to meet the needs of the client

· Ensuring compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations

· Communicating with the Public Relations and Marketing department to promote and publicize event

· Engaging with vendors throughout the event planning process to learn requirements and goals

· Perform post-event tasks promptly such as measuring the success of the event, objectives that were set for the events as well as review for improvements

· Research market, identify event opportunities and interest generation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Diploma in any field

· Prior experience in the events industry will be an advantage

· Results-oriented, ambitious and positive working attitude

EA Reg. Number: R21100629

EA License Number: 22C1278

Wilmar International Limited is Asia’s leading agribusiness group. Wilmar International business activities include oil palm cultivation, edible oils refining, oilseeds crushing, consumer pack edible oils processing and merchandising, specialty fats, oleochemicals, and biodiesel manufacturing, and grains processing and merchandising. It has over 500 manufacturing plants and an extensive distribution network covering China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries. The Group is backed by a multinational workforce of more than 100,000 people.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments independently or with a team to meet R&D project deliverables;
• Perform routine product formulation and analysis;
• Review data, generate report, and communicate results of assigned tasks to supervisor and team lead;
• Search literature and patents, keep track of project related progress worldwide;
• Collaborate with Wilmar-related companies to apply research findings and develop new techniques and products;
• Any other duties or ad hoc projects as assigned by supervisor.

Job requirements:

• A degree in food science, chemistry or a related field is preferred;
• Knowledge about plant protein and meat analogues will be a plus;
• Ability & willingness to travel to Wilmar’s factory at Johor~20%;
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude;
• Creative, innovative and team-working spirit;
• Ability to work on interdisciplinary topics and interact efficiently in a culturally diverse setting.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF)

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly founded by The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and NUS. AIDF aspires to be a thought leader, a FinTech knowledge hub, and an experimental site for developing digital financial technologies as well as for nurturing current and future FinTech researchers and practitioners in Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator on quantitative finance and fintech research projects. In particular, the research assistant is going to develop Machine Learning/Reinforcement Learning methods and apply them in the field of quantitative finance and risk management.

• Data Management: Utilize proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases to collect, clean, and manage data for research projects.
• Research Assistance: Collaborate on research initiatives focused on credit recovery efficiency, applying quantitative finance and econometric methodologies to analyze data and develop models.
• Machine Learning: Apply expertise in reinforcement learning and traditional machine learning algorithms to develop predictive models and optimization strategies for credit recovery processes.
• Software Development: Leverage software development experience to create and maintain tools and applications necessary for research and data analysis.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure in AWS to support research initiatives and ensure scalability.
• Programming: Utilize skills in Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript, along with frameworks like PyTorch, to implement and test quantitative models.
• Financial Expertise: Apply knowledge of finance, especially in risk management, to contribute valuable insights to research projects.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a Bachelor degree in Mathematics/Quantitative Finance or a related field. The candidate should have strong familiarities with quantitative finance problems such as portfolio optimization, credit rating, market making, and derivative pricing.
• The candidate should have expertise and research experiences in the areas of machine learning/reinforcement learning on quantitative finance problems. The candidate should have deep understandings of Markov Decision Process, Model-based and Model-free RL, Value/Policy Iterations, Q-learning, as well as designing and training of Neural Networks.
• Candidates who have experience with model uncertainty, model robustness, and inverse learning will be highly preferred.
• The candidate should have shown academic excellence and promising research potential. Strong publication record in internationally well-recognized journals is highly preferred. International scholarly visibility (e.g. conference presentations, academic visits) would also be favoured.
• The candidate should be an independent researcher as well as a good team player. The potential research projects might involve collaboration from various disciplines. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills are highly preferred.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end staff and workers’ training courses from liaising with internal staff to Training Vendor, course registration and confirmation, and post-training evaluation to training records and certification renewal.
• Assist in updating and maintaining internal T&D policies, SOPs, flow charts, training calender and training materials in good order and timely manner.
• Manage and update training administration, staff records, training budget and resources.
• Assist in follow-up and updating performance management data and reports.
• Assist in follow-up on mentorship and staff career planning progression, activities and communication.
• Coordinate and conduct HR events, meetings and staff engagement activities.
• Assist in reviewing and analysing training reports and feedback for improvements and action plans.
• Acts as an active team player/leader in the HR team for organizing/roll-out department activities which are not limited to training and development, HRIS, people communications, HR administration and projects, etc.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in any field of study.
• With ACTA or ACLP cert is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of working experience, prior experience in training administration or similar role is an advantage.
• Responsible, quick learner, detail-oriented, self-motivated and team player.
• Good command of English and Chinese as will be facilitated training and meeting in both languages.

P0002

Working location: Alexandra

Working hours: 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Arranging and hiring manpower required to stage an event into their various departments

· Responsible for providing leadership, motivation, direction, and support to team members

· Travel on site to inspect ongoing arrangements, preparations, and changes needed to meet the needs of the client

· Ensuring compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations

· Communicating with the Public Relations and Marketing department to promote and publicize event

· Engaging with vendors throughout the event planning process to learn requirements and goals

· Perform post-event tasks promptly such as measuring the success of the event, objectives that were set for the events as well as review for improvements

· Research market, identify event opportunities and interest generation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Diploma in any field

· Prior experience in the events industry will be an advantage

· Results-oriented, ambitious and positive working attitude

EA Reg. Number: R21100629

EA License Number: 22C1278

P0002

Working location: Alexandra

Working hours: 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Arranging and hiring manpower required to stage an event into their various departments

· Responsible for providing leadership, motivation, direction, and support to team members

· Travel on site to inspect ongoing arrangements, preparations, and changes needed to meet the needs of the client

· Ensuring compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations

· Communicating with the Public Relations and Marketing department to promote and publicize event

· Engaging with vendors throughout the event planning process to learn requirements and goals

· Perform post-event tasks promptly such as measuring the success of the event, objectives that were set for the events as well as review for improvements

· Research market, identify event opportunities and interest generation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Diploma in any field

· Prior experience in the events industry will be an advantage

· Results-oriented, ambitious and positive working attitude

EA Reg. Number: R21100629

EA License Number: 22C1278

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

I am looking for one highly skilled and motivated individuals to work with me as full-time research professionals for a period of at least one year. The start date is subject to negotiation, but may be as early as 1 March 2024.

You will work with NUS Business School Professor Karsten Müller at the Department of Finance. For the most part, you will support Karsten’s ambitious research agenda on the link between credit markets and the real economy. This work uses macro and micro data and cutting-edge statistical methods to understand the drivers and consequences of who in the economy receives credit. Among other things, you will help to (a) construct novel data sources to measure credit market conditions, (b) analyse data to document the role of credit markets in recessions and stock market crashes, and (c) analyse the effectiveness of financial policies and credit subsidies in stimulating economic growth.

You will work with us on a variety of tasks, including data collection and analysis, statistical programming and data visualization, conducting literature reviews, summarizing research findings and policy documents, and editing research papers. This position is ideal for individuals with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage themselves and others, and an interest in economic research.

The position is based in Singapore. A successful candidate will be able to participate in the academic life at NUS, including the ability to attend research seminars and potentially PhD courses. I will support you in achieving your interests and goals, which for many candidates will mean applying to world-leading Master’s and PhD programmes, policy organizations, or industry jobs. NUS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and job seekers.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will:
(i) have a strong background in economics, finance, or a related field; 

(ii) have proven organizational skills;
(iii) be able to work independently to solve problems; and
(iv) are highly organized and pay attention to details.

A background in economics or finance is a plus but not necessary. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and self-directed, adept at learning new technical skills when needed.

Candidates should submit the following documents:
• Cover letter and resume
• Transcripts from previous academic programs, where relevant
• If available: A research paper (undergrad thesis, term paper, etc.)
• If available: Sample of code (ideally for same paper)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

P0002

Working location: Alexandra

Working hours: 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Arranging and hiring manpower required to stage an event into their various departments

· Responsible for providing leadership, motivation, direction, and support to team members

· Travel on site to inspect ongoing arrangements, preparations, and changes needed to meet the needs of the client

· Ensuring compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations

· Communicating with the Public Relations and Marketing department to promote and publicize event

· Engaging with vendors throughout the event planning process to learn requirements and goals

· Perform post-event tasks promptly such as measuring the success of the event, objectives that were set for the events as well as review for improvements

· Research market, identify event opportunities and interest generation

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Diploma in any field

· Prior experience in the events industry will be an advantage

· Results-oriented, ambitious and positive working attitude

EA Reg. Number: R21100629

EA License Number: 22C1278