Data Scientist, Proprietary Research

Job Description

Point72 is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Proprietary Research team, specifically within Market Intelligence. This individual will collaborate with investment professionals and the Compliance team to generate insights about companies, industries, and the economy by conducting in-depth fundamental research and applying data science and engineering techniques to alternative data sets.Role involves:

• Tackling challenges of featuring and modeling large unstructured data using machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Managing all aspects of the research and analysis process.
• Delivering research findings to investment teams and portfolio managers.
• Working within a team to drive technical innovation.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining tools.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in a quantitative discipline with 1+ year of professional experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, Spark, SQL.
• Exceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniques.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses and results clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Superb business intuition and a solution orientated, methodological approach to problem solving

Role offers:

• Fully paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match