Data Scientist, Proprietary Research

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Tackle the challenges of featuring and modeling large unstructured data using machine learning and statistical techniques
• Manage all aspects of the research and analysis process including methodology selection, data collection and quality, modeling and analysis, and performance monitoring
• Deliver research findings to investment teams, portfolio managers, and other internal clients
• Work within a team to help drive technical innovation through a collaborative R&D process

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining tools
• Masters/PhD in a quantitative discipline with 1+ year of professional experience
• Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, Spark, SQLExceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniques

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Superb business intuition and a solution-orientated, methodological approach to problem solving
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships across business units within the Firm
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm’s Compliance team

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• Analytical thinking and ability to sift through large unstructured data sets
• Multi-tasking and switching gears frequently to address the needs of the business
• Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Working as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionals
• Experiment-based approach with freedom to innovate

Benefits

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Garnouge parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000-$150,000 (USD), 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.

Schedule

Not specified