Data Scientist

G-Research; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative research and technology firm in London is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to tackle complex financial datasets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in a quantitative field, along with significant experience in data science. Responsibilities include analyzing and integrating third-party data to enhance research efforts, supported by a high-performance compute platform. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible work culture, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Lunch provided

35 days' annual leave

9% pension contributions

Informal dress code

Comprehensive healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials including a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a data science or data analysis role.
• Good programming skills, preferably in Python.
• Ability to apply foundational mathematical concepts to financial and data science problems.
• Outstanding problem-solving ability and strong data visualisation skills.
• Ability to collaborate well with others on projects.

Responsibilities

• Bring structure to the world's financial data.
• Collaborate closely with Quantitative Researchers and Engineers.
• Analyse third-party datasets and integrate them into data estate.

Skills

Strong academic credentials

Experience in data science or data analysis

Programming skills in Python

Foundational mathematical concepts

Problem-solving ability

Data visualisation skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in a quantitative subject

Job description

Overview

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.

We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This role is based in our new Soho Place office - opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.

The role

Data scientists at G-Research bring structure to the world's financial data, refining, transforming and combining varied and rich datasets to create superior representations of the outside world in our research platform.

Collaborating closely with Quantitative Researchers and Engineers - and supported by a high-performance compute platform - you\'ll analyse third-party datasets and apply your technical expertise and understanding of financial markets to integrate them effectively into our growing data estate.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong academic credentials, including a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent, in a quantitative subject, such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics or engineering
• Demonstrable experience in a data science or data analysis role, with excellent performance over a number of years
• Good programming skills, preferably in Python
• The ability to apply foundational mathematical concepts, such as probability or statistics, to real world financial and data science problems
• Outstanding problem-solving ability and strong data visualisation skills
• The ability to collaborate well with others on projects

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 35 days' annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section