Data Scientist, Systematic Data Platform

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC has a vacancy for a Data Scientist, Systematic Data Platform in New York, New York and Miami, Florida. The duties of the position are as follows: The Data Scientist will collaborate closely with portfolio managers, data engineering, and data operations teams in further developing the creation of research-ready datasets, signals, and analytics for systematic trading using Python and relevant statistical packages. Daily tasks include: - Implementing statistical, machine learning, or mathematical methodologies for data science problems by using market, referential, and alternate datasets; - Extracting valuable features from large and complex datasets; - Conducting exploratory data analysis using Python (numpy/pandas/scikit-learn), R and SQL; - Developing quality metrics for structured and unstructured data in ETL/ELT pipeline; - Using an in-depth understanding of feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and deployment; - Collaborating with the internal team to generate research-ready datasets, develop research tools and libraries to speed up the team’s research efforts; - Using technologies such as docker, Azure/GCP/AWS to create notebooks, dashboards and analytical APIs; and - Using knowledge of financial instruments like equity, futures and fixed income; and analytical experience with financial datasets. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Data Science or a related field, or the foreign equivalent, followed by 2 years of progressively responsible experience as a Data Scientist or Data Engineer or a similar position in the quantitative finance industry. Experience must include: 1. 2 years of experience using data analysis tools, including R, Python, --numpy/pandas/scikit-learn, SQL, and statistical packages 2. 2 years of experience using statistics, technology, and financial domain knowledge to conduct data science research for systematic or equity trading strategies 3. 2 years of experience with Machine Learning & advanced regression analysis in a scalable compute environment 4. 2 years of experience using data storage and querying tools (including relational SQL and NoSQL databases) for data research 5. 2 years of experience using Python and R programming language and cloud-based environments (including AWS, Google, and Cloud) to perform distributed and parallel programming Part-time telecommuting is allowed two days per week. The anticipated salary for this role is between $160,000 & $180,000. This estimated range is based on information at the time of this post. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. The actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on various factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience. Please send resumes to Jordan DiCambio at [email protected]. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-DNI