ROLEWe are passionate about data. We collaborate to build elegant, effective, scalable and highly reliable solutions to empower predictive modelling in finance.Cubist’s Data Services (CDS) group is looking for a Data Scientist to join our dedicated data team. Our group is responsible for the timely delivery of comprehensive and error-free data to some of the most demanding and successful systematic Portfolio Managers in the world.As a Senior Data Scientist in the team, this individual will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day implementation of a large research infrastructure, and the live production trading of billions of dollars of capital across global capital markets, including equities, futures, options and other financial instruments. RESPONSIBILITIES Onboarding novel datasets from a huge variety of sources into our platformBuilding processes, tools and frameworks to ingest, clean and deliver datasetsAnalysis of data for usability, cleanliness, feature extraction and proposed usage by investment teamsCreation of in-house, value added, derived data products for consumption by investment teamsEngaging with vendors and internal stakeholders to understand characteristics of datasetsPartnering closely with investment teams to ensure their data requirements are metResearch on new technologies (including AI solutions) to continuously improve data management and value-add for investment teamsREQUIREMENTS PhD or Masters in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science or other disciplines involving rigorous quantitative analysisStrong programming skills in Python and SQLExperience working with AWS, Linux and Airflow preferred but not required5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar roleExperience working with large data sets including predictive modelingFinancial industry experience preferred but not requiredStrong organization, communication and interpersonal skillsIntellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learningAttention to detail and a love of processesStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to multitask and prioritize assignmentsCommitment to the highest ethical standards
Cubist Senior Data Scientist in new york at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.