Quant Data Scientist — Alpha Signals & Portfolio

Upward Trend; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a mid-senior level Data Scientist to join its Quantitative Research and Data Science team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in Quantitative Research or Data Analytics in the finance sector, with a strong preference for STEM qualifications. Responsibilities include working with risk models, portfolio optimization, and alpha signal generation. This is a full-time position offering significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in Quantitative Research, Data Science, or Data Analytics in an Investment environment.
• Strong understanding of applied data science and financial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Working with Risk models.
• Portfolio Optimization and Construction.
• Factor research.
• Alpha signal generation & backtesting.
• Performance attribution.

Skills

Quantitative Research

Data Science

Data Analytics

Statistical Analysis

Financial Engineering

Education

STEM qualifications (postgrad preferred)

Job description

A leading hedge fund is seeking a mid-senior level Data Scientist to join its Quantitative Research and Data Science team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in Quantitative Research or Data Analytics in the finance sector, with a strong preference for STEM qualifications. Responsibilities include working with risk models, portfolio optimization, and alpha signal generation. This is a full-time position offering significant career growth opportunities.