Data Scientist - Hedge Fund

Upward Trend; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hedge fund in London is seeking a graduate or early-career Data Scientist to join their investment team. The role involves building analysis pipelines for Market and Alternative Data, and engaging with Portfolio Managers and Traders to enhance strategies and performance. Candidates should have up to 2 years' experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and a keen interest in financial markets. The position offers an extremely competitive compensation package along with a friendly and collegial working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Health and pension benefits

Exposure to top-tier investment team

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience as a Data Scientist, Data Engineer, or Data Analyst with exposure to financial or alternative data.
• Strong Python and SQL programming skills required.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Build analysis pipelines across Market Data and Alternative Data.
• Engage directly with the Portfolio Manager, Analysts, and Traders.

Skills

Python programming

SQL programming

Communication skills

Interest in financial markets

Education

Computer Science degree

Job description

Our client, a major hedge fund, are looking for a graduate or an early-career Data Scientist to join their growing London team.

You will be joining a PM's investment team building analysis pipelines across Market Data and Alternative Data. This will include engaging directly with the Portfolio Manager, Analysts and Traders to help them improve their strategy and directly drive performance.

Essential

• 0-2 yrs' experience working as a Data Scientist, Data Engineer or Data Analyst with exposure to financial data, alternative data, or similar
• Strong Python and SQL programming skills
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles (e.g. via Computer Science degree programme or on-the-job experience).
• Great communication skills.
• Keen interest in financial markets

You get

• Extremely competitive compensation package, market-rate base salary and generous bonus.
• Collegiate, friendly working environment, with mentorship from experiences professionals.
• Health, pension, and other perks.
• Exposure to a highly successful investment team drawn with top-tier hedge fund pedigree.