Data Scientist

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join a fast-paced investment environment in New York, New York, where data-driven insight plays a central role in research and decision-making. This position will focus on turning complex datasets into practical analysis, scalable tools, and clear intelligence that support investment ideas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, sound statistical judgment, and the ability to shape loosely defined questions into structured, repeatable research.

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with investment professionals to create quantitative studies, analytical frameworks, and practical tools that strengthen fundamental research workflows.
• Identify promising alternative data sources, assess their relevance and quality, and support their integration into the research process.
• Design and execute backtests, predictive models, and exploratory investigations to evaluate and refine investment hypotheses.
• Produce and maintain analyst-facing dashboards and reporting views within internal analytics environments.
• Convert one-off research requests into repeatable, clearly documented analyses that can be reused and scaled over time.
• Partner with engineering teams to define data needs, support ingestion processes, and improve dataset availability for research use.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in data science or quantitative research, preferably within financial services or investment-focused settings.
• Strong hands-on programming ability in Python, including experience working with large, unstructured, or imperfect datasets.
• Practical experience with PySpark, Databricks, SQL, ETL workflows, and cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Solid foundation in statistics, modeling techniques, and experimental design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to turn ambiguous business or research questions into rigorous analytical approaches.
• Comfortable operating in a high-expectation, fast-moving environment with a high degree of ownership and independence.

Compensation

$200,000.00-$225,000.00 Yearly

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