Data Scientist - Alternative Data Research for Investment

Point72; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health care benefits

Generous parental and family leave policies

Mental and physical wellness programs

Tuition assistance

401(k) savings program with employer match

Job summary

Point72 in New York is looking for a Data Scientist to conduct research through data mining and statistical modeling to uncover insights. You will tackle challenges involving large unstructured data sets and deliver findings to investment teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters/PhD in a quantitative discipline alongside strong programming skills in Python and an exceptional understanding of statistics. The role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, Spark, and SQL.
• Exceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research through data mining and statistical modeling.
• Manage all aspects of the research and analysis process.
• Deliver research findings to investment teams.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Data mining tools

Python

R

Spark

SQL

Education

Masters/PhD in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Point72 in New York is looking for a Data Scientist to conduct research through data mining and statistical modeling to uncover insights. You will tackle challenges involving large unstructured data sets and deliver findings to investment teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters/PhD in a quantitative discipline alongside strong programming skills in Python and an exceptional understanding of statistics. The role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits focused on employee well-being.