DATA SCIENTIST - Alternative Data
About CFM
Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients. We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact and together we create an environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore innovative ideas and challenge assumptions.
Your Role
The Data Insights/Data Science Alternative team collaborates closely with Research to perform predictive statistical analyses and derive valuable insight over a wide variety of datasets.
Key Responsibilities
As an expert in data analysis and information extraction, you will be involved in every stage from the exploration to the production, including:
- Extracting actionable features from alternative data
- Designing robust, efficient, scalable, and monitored production pipelines
- Supporting Quantitative Researchers in their day-to-day activities
- Understanding business issues to identify new opportunities
- End-to-end ownership of the features and production build
- Ensuring continuous technology watch
Your Skills
- Master's degree (ideally in machine learning or data science) from engineering school or university equivalent
- At least 2 years of expertise in the Python data science stack
- Familiar with cloud services, such as AWS
- At least 2 years of expertise in machine learning, especially on time series, in a production environment
- Experience with LLM-assisted coding, agentic AI, and prompt engineering, focused on developing robust, production-grade solutions for financial use cases
- Versatile, autonomous, and rigorous, with a team player attitude and good communication skills
- Keen to develop in an environment that handles large volumes of data
Pay
- Data Scientist Associate Base: 160-185 K$ + Bonus
- Data Scientist VP Base: 190-215 K$ + Bonus