Hedge Fund – AI Implementation Specialist – New York, NY (Midtown)

J. Goldman & Co., L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Goldman & Co., L.P. is seeking an AI Implementation Specialist to work with the Head of Data on the firm's AI initiatives.

The role blends hands-on coding with a deep understanding of the investment process, collaborating with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to design AI tools that improve research, idea generation, and idea testing. The ideal candidate has 3+ years supporting investment teams at hedge funds or equity research desks, strong Python/SQL skills, and hands-on Databricks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with investment professionals at hedge funds, long-only managers, or sell-side desks.
• Strong hands-on Python and SQL coding skills, with Databricks experience.
• Hands-on experience with LLM application patterns, including retrieval, evaluation, tool use, and agentic workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead productive sessions with Portfolio Managers and Analysts.
• Strong judgment on whether a project will meaningfully improve an investment team’s workflow.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to understand investment processes and identify AI integration opportunities.
• Analyze investment workflows such as research, news ingestion, financial modeling, and portfolio management to surface insights.
• Translate requests into clear product specifications.
• Work with Data team to build, test and release tools using Python, SQL, Databricks, LLM APIs, and MCP connectors.
• Maintain documentation of the AI resource library and train investment teams.
• Prioritize projects based on potential impact and maintain communication with the investment team.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

LLM applications

Communication

Investment process understanding

Tools

Databricks

Genie spaces

MCP connectors

Job description

J. Goldman & Co., L.P. (“JGC”) is an independent investment manager founded in 1986 by Jay G. Goldman and has been in continuous operation for almost four decades. JGC’s investment philosophy is based upon fundamental analysis, a comprehensive understanding of the capital markets, and disciplined execution on investment ideas. JGC seeks to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns in all market conditions with low correlation and low volatility. The firm employs a rigorous process to identify, evaluate, and allocate capital to the best ideas of its investment professionals. JGC is a meritocracy where teamwork is demanded, talent is rewarded, and absolute integrity is required.

The firm is seeking an AI Implementation Specialist to work with our Head of Data on the firm's AI efforts. The AI Implementation Specialist will interact directly with the firm's Portfolio Managers and Analysts across all equity sectors. This individual will learn how each sector team generates, researches, and evaluates investment ideas in order to enhance or develop AI tools to make those processes more efficient. The role combines hands-on technical work with a strong understanding of the investment process. The ideal candidate can identify useful applications of AI, build and test tools using firm data, and communicate effectively with investment professionals about where those tools can add value.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate directly with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to understand their investment processes and identify areas where AI tools could be successfully integrated to drive efficiency and generate alpha.
• Conduct in-depth analysis across various investment workflows, such as research and news flow ingestion, financial modeling, portfolio management and idea generation to surface insights and recommendations.
• Translate requests into clear, well-defined product specifications.
• Work with Data team to build, test and release new tools, leveraging Python, SQL, Databricks, LLM APIs, and MCP connectors. This may include developing notebooks, jobs, SQL warehouses, and Genie spaces within Databricks.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the firm’s AI resource library and facilitate ongoing training and education for the investment team.
• Manage requests from multiple investment teams and prioritize projects based on their potential impact.
• Maintain a constant line of communication with the investment team to collect feedback and measure the impact of tools and automation.
• Partner with Compliance team to ensure that all workflows conform to security guidelines set by the firm.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of experience, ideally working directly with investment professionals at a hedge fund, long-only manager, or sell-side research desk. The candidate should understand the investment process and the cadence of research, earnings, and other events throughout the investment calendar.
• Strong hands-on coding skills in Python and SQL, with the ability to write code that meets engineering standards and can be reviewed and maintained by others. Practical experience with Databricks is required.
• Hands-on experience with LLM application patterns, including retrieval, evaluation, tool use, and agentic workflows. The candidate should understand where these approaches can fail and be able to identify potential limitations before building a tool.
• Excellent communication skills – the ideal candidate will have the ability to lead productive working sessions with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to understand their needs and create an actionable solution.
• Strong judgment in assessing whether a project will meaningfully improve an investment team’s workflow.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should excel in the following areas:

• Problem Solving & Innovation- the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely and creative manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.
• Project Management & Planning - the individual possesses impressive organizational skills, prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Interpersonal skills- the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to new ideas, effectively communicates and partners with others at the firm.
• Quality control- the individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, monitors work to ensure quality and possesses a strong attention to detail.
• Judgement & Ethics- Display consistently strong judgment and high ethical standards to set an example for the firm. Instills confidence with investors and employees in the compliance culture, policies, and procedures.
• Dependability- the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Written communication- the individual demonstrates superior writing/drafting skills, presents information clearly and concisely, and is able to read and interpret written information with ease.

The Firm offers a total compensation package that includes a base salary and discretionary performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Consistent with New York City’s Pay Transparency Law, the currently anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $175,000, which is specific to New York City and New York State. When crafting an offer of employment and total compensation package for candidates, the Firm may incorporate a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, an individual’s experience level and qualifications.

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.