Data Scientist/Quant (Hedge Fund)

Averity - New York, NY

Are you a quantitative, alpha-driven data scientist with a deep understanding of fundamental analysis looking to play a key role in the growth of one of the most recognizable investment managers?

 

Who Are We?

 

We are a $8 billion long/short equity hedge fund founded by one of the world's most well-know and respected investment professionals. You will be based out of our Midtown Manhattan office, and we have offices in several locations.

 

What is the Job?

 

As a Data Scientist/Quantitative Analyst on our team, you will use your mathematical, machine learning and statistical techniques, as well as your programming skills to test fundamental theories in order to make precise and deliberate investment decisions.

 

Contribute to the alpha driven research utilizing your strong experience in financial and quantitative analysis skills

 

Derive new investment ideas through collaborating with PMs and other analysts as well as maintain and enhance trading models and signals

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

• $150,000 - $225,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

 

• Discretionary bonus

 

• Fully covered benefits

  

What Skills Do You Need?

 

• Deep understanding and ability to make investment decisions (down to single equities) utilizing fundamental, financial analysis and financial engineering

 

• Experience with machine learning and statistical techniques

 

• Strong programming experience (For example: SAS, Python, SQL, R, or Matlab)

 

• Experience utilizing and analyzing complex datasets and big data concepts to derive insights and trends

 

• Masters or PhD in STEM Field preferred

 



Posted On: Friday, October 5, 2018
Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000



Position Contact
Matt Stabile
Data Science and Engineering Manager
(646) 828-6029
New York, NY
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