Senior Data Scientist - Research

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Un leader dans la gestion d'investissements recherche un Senior Data Scientist basé à Slough. Ce rôle dynamique associe recherche académique et application pratique des données, en travaillant au sein d'une équipe de recherche performante. Avec une rémunération allant de £90,000 à £120,000, ce poste offre une occasion unique de façonner les stratégies d'investissement systématiques à l'aide des dernières techniques en apprentissage automatique et traitement du langage naturel. Si vous êtes un doctorant passionné par la recherche et sa mise en œuvre, ce poste est fait pour vous.

Qualifications

• PhD récent dans une discipline quantitative, terminé au cours des deux dernières années.
• Compétences solides en programmation Python.
• Intérêt pour l'application de la recherche académique à des problèmes concrets.

Responsibilities

• Développer et affiner des modèles d'investissement systématiques.
• Travailler avec de grands ensembles de données pour concevoir des signaux prédictifs.
• Collaborer avec des économistes et des scientifiques des données dans un environnement interdisciplinaire.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Machine learning

Natural Language Processing

Statistical modelling

Communication skills

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

PyTorch

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Join a world-class team using ML and NLP to shape methodical research strategies

• High-impact role for a recent PhD graduate in a cutting-edge investment research team
• Work with large-scale data and the latest ML and NLP frameworks
• Combine academic research with real-world application in a collaborative setting

Join a leading investment management firm and research-driven team as a Senior Data Scientist. Work at the frontier of data-led investment strategies, using the latest techniques in machine learning, natural language processing, and quantitative modelling.

This position blends academic insight with practical application in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape systematic strategies across asset classes, while contributing meaningfully to both internal and external research publications.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll be part of a high-performing research team dedicated to developing and refining systematic investment models. You’ll work hands-on with large and alternative datasets, employing tools like Python, PyTorch, and modern machine learning frameworks to design, test and evolve predictive signals and strategies.

Your role will be an exciting mix of theoretical research and practical implementation, giving you the opportunity to see your ideas translated into real-world investment decisions. You'll collaborate with economists, technologists and fellow data scientists in a highly supportive, cross-disciplinary environment.

Not only will you be encouraged to publish and continue your academic interests, but you’ll also be making a tangible impact within a team at the forefront of systematic investing. This is a role that values curiosity, innovation, and is bridging academic with financial insight.

What experience you’ll need to apply:

• A PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or physics), completed within the last two years
• Strong programming skills in Python or a similar language
• Experience with machine learning, NLP, or statistical modelling
• A genuine interest in applying academic research to real-world problems
• Experience peer reviewing papers, journals etc.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Exposure to financial data or investment research is preferable

What you’ll get in return:

A salary of between £90,000 - £120,000 depending on experience. They also offer hybrid working, meaning two days from home and three in the London office.

What’s next?

Apply with your updated CV and we’ll be in touch to arrange a call and discuss the role in more detail if it’s a good fit!