Director, Client Investment Research - Singapore

Bridgewater has opened a Singapore office to serve as a hub for its investment, client and operations teams in the region. Client Investment Research Directors play a vital role in Bridgewater's mission, sitting at the heart of client-focused research activity, collaborating with Strategists, Client Advisors and investment professionals, and helping shape clients' investment thinking and reporting needs. The anticipated onsite requirement for this role is four days per week at the Singapore office. Bridgewater does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

Develop a rich understanding of Bridgewater's book of business, related commercial strategy, and investment thinking; Contribute to Bridgewater's client service strategy through creative thinking about how to generate insights and convey key messages to clients; Strategize with Portfolio Strategists, Client Advisors, and other investment professionals to handle client requests and enable high-quality client engagements; Apply analytical skills, market knowledge, and an understanding of Bridgewater's investment methodology to create client insights and portfolio position and performance analytics; Manage and direct Client Service Research Analysts, overseeing day-to-day work and projects; Assist in visualizing the overarching team's goals (e.g., aligning resources to different projects/strategies); Oversee longer-term client projects and conduct deep analysis across entire portfolios

Requirements

5+ years of prior work experience ideally in a related field; Bachelor's or Master's degree from a competitive school with a strong academic and extracurricular track record; Demonstrated work experience in markets, investing, or investment consulting roles; Ability to solve complex problems through analysis; Aptitude for creative quantitative work involving financial and economic data; Passionate about effective communication; Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize time effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment; Prior management experience; Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to achieve results and drive projects to completion; strong attention to detail; Composure under pressure; Strong written and oral communication skills; Data analysis experience; A love for teaching and communicating investment insight; A strong analytical foundation; Humility, innate curiosity, and openness to new ideas; Driven, confident, and oriented toward self-improvement

Nice to have

Asset management experience

Benefits

Health insurance, including vision and dental coverage, with 100% of premiums paid by Bridgewater; Global telemedicine access (24/7 access to licensed doctors); Paid time off, including fully paid parental leave; An engaged and active community offering company events and a fitness benefit to promote well-being