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Cubist Data Scientist

Data Scientist role at Cubist Systematic Strategies in Singapore.
Point72
On-Site
Singapore
Undisclosed salary
Job Description
Cubist Systematic Strategies is seeking a Data Scientist to join their data services group. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of a large research infrastructure and the live production trading of billions of dollars across global capital markets. The Data Scientist will be part of a small team responsible for the timely delivery of comprehensive and error-free data to Portfolio Managers.

Role Involves:
  • Identifying new data sets.
  • Engaging with vendors to understand datasets.
  • Building processes and technology tools to ingest, tag, and clean datasets.
  • Analyzing datasets to generate descriptive statistics and propose potential applications.
  • Researching potential “alpha signals” for presentation to Portfolio Managers.
  • Monitoring and enhancing the automated data collection and cleansing infrastructure.
  • Researching new technologies for improved data management and efficient retrieval.

Desirable Candidates Should Have:
  • A Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another discipline involving rigorous quantitative analysis techniques.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Data Scientist, quantitative researcher, or in a similar role.
  • Experience working with large data sets, including classification, regression, distribution analysis, and predictive modeling.
  • Experience applying statistical tests to large data sets.
  • Programming skills in SQL, TSQL, SQL Server, or PL-SQL.
  • Programming skills in Python and at least one of C#, C++, or Java.
  • Financial industry experience preferred but not required.
  • Experience dealing with intraday, tick, and order book data a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.
  • Attention to detail and a love of process.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
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