A top quant hedge fund is looking for Data Scientist to join their investment insights team. This cutting edge team crowdsources the insights of external analysts on their web and mobile platforms to create alpha generating datasets. These datasets are used by investment teams across business and have a direct impact on trading profits. This is a tremendous opportunity for data scientists that are looking for a seat to have a visible and measurable influence on the investment process.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver analyses to all functions across the platform including product, design, quantitative research
- Apply statistical models and analysis to advise the decision making process
- Build visualizations to guide the team
- Collaborate with investment teams on new hypothesis to test through the data collection and analysis process
Requirements:
- 2-7 years of experience in data science
- Experience in one or more of the following: causal inference, A/B testing, experimental design
- Advanced degree preferably in a quantitative subject (mathematics, physics, computer science or financial engineering)
- Strong statistics knowledge
- Exceptional programming skills in Python or R
- Ability to creatively identify new sources of data and information
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business teams
- Prior experience in finance is not required
If you meet the requirements listed above please submit your CV as soon as possible
