PhD Graduate / Data Scientist

ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp

London

10 months ago

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High-impact role for a recent PhD graduate in a cutting-edge investment research team
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Join a leading investment management firm and research-driven team as a Senior Data Scientist. Work at the frontier of data-led investment strategies, using the latest techniques in machine learning, natural language processing, and quantitative modelling.
This position blends academic insight with practical application in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape systematic strategies across asset classes, while contributing meaningfully to both internal and external research publications.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll be part of a high-performing research team dedicated to developing and refining systematic investment models. You’ll work hands-on with large and alternative datasets, employing tools like Python, PyTorch, and modern machine learning frameworks to design, test and evolve predictive signals and strategies.

Your role will be an exciting mix of theoretical research and practical implementation, giving you the opportunity to see your ideas translated into real-world investment decisions. You'll collaborate with economists, technologists and fellow data scientists in a highly supportive, cross-disciplinary environment.

Not only will you be encouraged to publish and continue your academic interests, but you’ll also be making a tangible impact within a team at the forefront of systematic investing. This is a role that values curiosity, innovation, and is bridging academic with financial insight.

A PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or physics), completed within the last two years
Strong programming skills in Python or a similar language
Experience with machine learning, NLP, or statistical modelling
A genuine interest in applying academic research to real-world problems
Exposure to financial data or investment research is preferable

A salary of between £90,000 - £120,000 depending on experience. They also offer hybrid working, meaning two days from home and three in the London office.

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