Data Scientist, Proprietary Research

New York, NY ABOUT PROPRIETARY RESEARCH On our proprietary research team—Market Intelligence—you’ll partner with our investment professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research and applying data science and engineering techniques to alternative data sets. You’ll work alongside a talented team with diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our researchers, product managers, and data scientists and engineers work together to build compliant research products that answer the questions posed by our investment professionals. We look for other bright, motivated, and collaborative people to join our team and grow with us—more than 90% of the leaders in our group were promoted from within. ROLE SUMMARY Our Data Scientists conduct research through data mining and statistical modeling to discover insights from big data that are used by our investment professionals to make investment decisions. You will have the opportunity to work in a highly collegial environment that emphasizes teaching and learning as a team. In this role, you will: Tackle the challenges of featuring and modeling large unstructured data using machine learning and statistical techniquesManage all aspects of the research and analysis process including methodology selection, data collection and quality, modeling and analysis, and performance monitoringDeliver research findings to investment teams, portfolio managers, and other internal clientsWork within a team to help drive technical innovation through a collaborative R&D process WHAT EXCITES YOU Staying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investingSpeaking with experts both inside and outside the Firm to understand data needs and offeringsMulti-tasking and switching gears frequently to address the needs of the businessAnalytical thinking and ability to sift through large unstructured data setsWorking in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentWorking as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionalsExperiment-based approach with freedom to innovate WHAT EXCITES US Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsSuperb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solvingAbility to collaborate and build relationships across business units within the FirmPeople who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-orientated attitudeAdherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm’s Compliance team WHAT’S REQUIRED Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining toolsMasters/PhD in a quantitative discipline w/ 1+ year of professional experienceStrong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, Spark, SQLExceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniquesAbility to communicate complex analyses and results clearly WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standardsOwnership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your bestCommerciality – You focus on what matters, ask necessary questions, and are diligent about not wasting timeHumility – You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakesAdaptability – You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficientlyAdmirability – You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, and work product WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide: Fully paid health care benefitsGenerous parental and family leave policiesMental and physical wellness programsVolunteer opportunitiesNon-profit matching gift programSupport for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ communityTuition assistanceA 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more ABOUT POINT72 Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/about. The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. 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You Will Have The Opportunity To Work In a Highly Collegial Environment That Emphasizes Teaching And Learning As a Team. In This Role, You Will: Tackle the challenges of featuring and modeling large unstructured data using machine learning and statistical techniquesManage all aspects of the research and analysis process including methodology selection, data collection and quality, modeling and analysis, and performance monitoringDeliver research findings to investment teams, portfolio managers, and other internal clientsWork within a team to help drive technical innovation through a collaborative R&D process WHAT EXCITES YOU Staying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investingSpeaking with experts both inside and outside the Firm to understand data needs and offeringsMulti-tasking and switching gears frequently to address the needs of the businessAnalytical thinking and ability to sift through large unstructured data setsWorking in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentWorking as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionalsExperiment-based approach with freedom to innovate WHAT EXCITES US Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsSuperb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solvingAbility to collaborate and build relationships across business units within the FirmPeople who “elevate the room” through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-orientated attitudeAdherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm’s Compliance team WHAT’S REQUIRED Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining toolsMasters/PhD in a quantitative discipline w/ 1+ year of professional experienceStrong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, Spark, SQLExceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniquesAbility to communicate complex analyses and results clearly WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Integrity – You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standardsOwnership – You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your bestCommerciality – You focus on what matters, ask necessary questions, and are diligent about not wasting timeHumility – You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakesAdaptability – You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficientlyAdmirability – You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, and work product WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide: Fully paid health care benefitsGenerous parental and family leave policiesMental and physical wellness programsVolunteer opportunitiesNon-profit matching gift programSupport for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ communityTuition assistanceA 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more ABOUT POINT72 Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/about. The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. By selecting “Yes” below, you consent to Point72 collecting contact information from your candidate application in accordance with our Privacy Policy. As stated in the Privacy Policy, Point72 may use and share this contact information to deliver advertisements or direct messages either directly or indirectly through third party services, including social media. Please review our Privacy Policy here for additional information.