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Junior Data Scientist

Fasanara
London
2 days ago
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Immediate start required.

3 month contract with potential to convert to permanent.

We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Data Scientist to support our growing investment and trading operations. This role is instrumental in building scalable, data-driven infrastructure for portfolio monitoring, analytics, and execution. If recruited as an intern, successful candidates will be offered a full-time position upon completion. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Data Management: Maintain and ensure the integrity of performance, position, and market datasets. 
  • P&L Monitoring: Automate and validate P&L across strategies for accuracy and transparency. 
  • Data Integration: Streamline data ingestion from Portfolio Management Systems (PMS) and external sources. 
  • Analytics & Dashboarding: Build and enhance dashboards for real-time strategy and risk monitoring. 
  • Portfolio Tools: Develop tools for performance attribution, risk analysis, and scenario testing. 
  • Metrics & Optimization: Enhance existing metrics and develop new ones; support portfolio optimization. 
  • Alpha Research Framework: Help monitor and build infrastructure for alpha signal research. 
  • Trading Support: Assist in monitoring execution systems and identifying inefficiencies or anomalies. 

Requirements

  • Proficient in Python and relevant data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) 
  • Familiarity with financial data structures, portfolio analytics, and risk metrics 
  • Understanding of trading and execution workflows is a plus 
  • Detail-oriented, strong problem solver, and team player 

Benefits

  • Competitive bonus scheme.
  • Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
  • Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options.
  • Regular team events, legendary summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls.
  • Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities.

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