Data Scientist - Systematic Trading

Job Description

Role Overview

Join our data science team to drive innovation and insights through advanced analytics, experimentation, and strategic communication. You'll help shape data-driven decisions in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Data Insight Development: Investigate complex datasets to extract trends and key relationships, utilizing visual tools to communicate findings effectively.

Model Construction & Optimization: Design and deploy machine learning algorithms to forecast business metrics and enhance operational efficiency.

Experimental Design: Construct and manage experiments to validate predictive models and inform business strategies.

Insight Communication: Translate analytical results into actionable recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Experience: At least 3 years working in high-velocity sectors like finance or similar industries.

Coding Expertise: Proficient in Python and R; experienced with core libraries such as Pandas, scikit-learn, and TensorFlow.

Visualization Skills: Adept at building data dashboards and visual narratives using platforms like Tableau.

Statistical Fluency: Deep knowledge of statistical techniques and their real-world applications.

Database Mastery: Skilled in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation.

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud Familiarity: Exposure to environments like Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Big Data Acumen: Experience with distributed computing tools such as Apache Spark and Kafka.

Pipeline Design: Understanding of data ingestion frameworks and ETL best practices.Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Full-time