The Firm and Project
This trading firm is expanding their centralized Machine Learning and Data Science practice. While they do have Data Scientists aligned to particular trading desks, they also boast a centralized and almost floating data and ML center of excellence.
Currently a team of 15, this group works with a number of different systematic and discretionary trading groups within the firm and invests time in innovative techniques to derive value from vast volumes of messy and alternative datasets. The idea behind the centralization of the group is to offer a degree of academic/scientific freedom to experiment with creative deep learning and natural language processing tools.
Those familiar with the space will understand the complexity of data challenge given the increasing abundance of alternative data sources - weather that be weather, textual, credit card etc.
The group are seeking a hands-on contributor to help the group evolve. The vision is to be at the forefront of machine learning/data science within industry.
The Role
• Iterate on novel and complex datasets to derive value for a number of different quants and investment professionals.
• Communicate clearly and commercially with individuals within a trading environment.
• Where necessary, contribute to automated trading models which trade profitably in the market.
Required Skills/Experience
• Degree in a 'Hard' Science: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics etc - ideally from top institution.
• 2+ years experience working as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Researcher in a sophisticated environment.
• Experience with extremely large datasets.
• Understanding of LLM, DL, NLP.
• Identify proprietary tooling enhancements and 3rd party tooling onboarding opportunities.
• Python knowledge and general technical capacity ideal.
Pre-Application
• Please do not apply if you're looking for a contract or remote work.
• You must be eligible to live and work in the US, without requiring sponsorship.
• Please ensure you meet the required experience section prior to applying.
• Allow 1-5 working days for a response to any job enquiry.
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Location: New York, NY
Posted: Sept. 19, 2024, 11:55 p.m.
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