Job Specifications
ABOUT CFM
Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.
Mission
As a Data Scientist in the Data Insights Macro team, your mission is to contribute to the transformation of macroeconomic and alternative datasets into actionable insights by employing rigorous statistical analysis, testing, industrialization, and innovative feature engineering to enhance our quantitative strategies.
Your role will be key in alpha generation as you will be involved in every step from exploration to production. As part of our team, your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of quantitative finance, providing you with opportunities for leadership and professional growth. Join a collaborative and dynamic team environment that fosters innovation and knowledge sharing.
Responsibilities
Understanding data structures and patterns.
Extracting actionable features from these data.
Designing machine learning models to unveil predictive value.
Understanding data business issues to identify new modelling pathways.
Support Quantitative Researchers in their day-to-day activities.
Managing technical relationships with our providers.
Designing robust, efficient, scalable, and monitored production pipelines.
Actively participating in the team knowledge sharing rituals.
Qualifications for the role
You have experience of a maximum of 3 years in hands-on Data manipulation in a production environment.
You have a master’s degree (ideally in machine learning or data science) from engineering school or university equivalent.
You have mastered the python stack of data science tools and libraries (numpy, pandas, polars, scikit-learn)
You are proficient in time series analysis and ML forecasting techniques.
You are familiar with Macroeconomic data.
You are familiar with cloud technologies, such as AWS
You are versatile, autonomous, and rigorous, with a strong team spirit and good communication skills.
You have a professional-level knowledge of English.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.
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About the Company
Capital Fund Management (CFM) is a successful alternative investment manager and a pioneer in the field of quantitative trading applied to capital markets across the globe. Our methodology relies on statistically robust analysis of terabytes of financial data for asset allocation, trading decisions and automated order execution.
CFM is an appealing career destination for highly-talented and passionate PhDs, IT engineers and experts from around the world. Our people can rely on original theoretical insight accumulated over 3...
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