Data Scientist - Macro

Qube Research & Technologies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is seeking a data-focused professional to join the data science and engineering team. You will work at the intersection of financial markets, data science and engineering, supporting discovery, evaluation and integration of financial datasets used across research and trading.

You will collaborate with Quant Researchers, Portfolio Managers and Traders to translate business requirements into practical data solutions, engage with external data providers and

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming skills with data analysis libraries.
• Experience with Pandas/NumPy for data manipulation.
• Proficiency in SQL and handling structured financial datasets.
• Experience building data pipelines and data workflows.
• Understanding of data quality, validation and cross-source consistency.
• Ability to communicate with quantitative researchers and traders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers and traders to understand data needs.
• Evaluate datasets and vendor offerings for coverage and quality.
• Onboard new datasets with a focus on macro markets (rates, bonds, derivatives).
• Engage with external data providers to assess APIs and delivery mechanisms.
• Develop Python tools to extract, clean, normalize and analyse financial data.
• Investigate discrepancies across data sources and identifiers.
• Maintain and improve data quality and coverage of existing datasets.
• Collaborate with engineers to automate data ingestion and integration.

Skills

Python

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

Data pipelines

Data quality

API integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Postgraduate qualification (beneficial)

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

You will work at the intersection of financial markets, data science and engineering, supporting the discovery, evaluation and integration of financial datasets used across quantitative research and trading. The role combines technical expertise with an understanding of Macro markets, working closely with Quantitative Researchers, Portfolio Managers and Traders to translate business requirements into practical data solutions. You will engage directly with external data providers, assess existing data assets and identify opportunities to expand the firm’s data capabilities.

Your future role within QRT

• Collaborate with Quantitative Researchers, Portfolio Managers and Traders to understand their data requirements and identify suitable datasets for research and trading strategies
• Evaluate existing data assets and external vendor offerings, assessing coverage, quality, consistency and suitability for specific financial applications
• Manage the discovery, evaluation and onboarding of new datasets, with a focus on Macro markets, including Rates, bonds, swaps, derivatives and alternative data
• Engage directly with external data providers to understand their offerings, assess APIs and investigate data availability, structure and delivery mechanisms
• Develop Python tools and data pipelines to extract, clean, normalise and analyse financial datasets from multiple sources
• Investigate discrepancies across data providers, including differences in instrument identifiers, pricing conventions, timestamps and reference data
• Maintain and improve the quality and consistency of existing datasets, proactively resolving issues and identifying opportunities to enhance data coverage
• Collaborate with engineering teams to automate data ingestion, validation and integration processes, ensuring reliable delivery into research and trading environments

Your present skillset

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Engineering or a similar role within financial markets
• Practical understanding of financial markets and instruments, with exposure to Macro, Fixed Income, Rates, Credit or related asset classes
• Strong Python programming skills, including experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
• Good SQL skills and experience working with structured financial datasets
• Experience sourcing, analysing and processing financial data, with an understanding of data quality, validation and consistency across multiple sources
• Ability to understand financial concepts and communicate effectively with Quantitative Researchers, Portfolio Managers, Traders and external data vendors
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to investigate unfamiliar datasets and identify appropriate solutions independently
• Familiarity with external data providers, financial data platforms and API integration
• Ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership of data initiatives and collaborate effectively across technical and business functions
• Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or Finance; a postgraduate qualification is beneficial
• Experience developing data pipelines, automating data workflows or supporting production data infrastructure is beneficial
• Knowledge of financial data concepts such as yield curves, instrument reference data, market data and pricing conventions is advantageous

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.