Data Scientist | Equity (L/S) Hedge Fund

A newly launched long/short hedge fund is seeking a Data Scientist to join its investment team. This is a high-impact role where applied data science is central to generating differentiated insights and driving portfolio performance.

You’ll work closely with investors and engineers to source, structure, and analyze real-world datasets, build predictive models, and create outputs that directly inform investment decisions. The role combines data origination with advanced analytics – expect to work with large-scale alternative data, develop KPI forecasting models, and design dashboards that track fundamentals in real time.

• Originate and evaluate novel datasets (e.g., supply chain, geospatial, IoT, pricing, web activity) and manage onboarding of new vendors.
• Collaborate with the investment team to translate hypotheses into data-driven projects with measurable impact.
• Build predictive models for company KPIs using econometrics, statistical methods, and machine learning.
• Design and maintain dashboards to monitor fundamentals and calibrate investment theses.
• Work with engineers to integrate models and dashboards into a scalable data platform.
• Apply AI/ML techniques (e.g., NLP, knowledge graphs) to link and organize datasets across companies and sectors.

• Strong Python skills (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn; familiarity with PyTorch/TensorFlow a plus).
• Proficiency in SQL and experience handling large datasets; Tableau or similar BI tools for dashboards.
• 3+ years’ experience applying advanced analytics or ML to real-world data, ideally in finance, supply chain, or predictive modeling contexts.
• Strong quantitative background (Math, Physics, Computer Science, Econometrics, or related fields).
• Demonstrated ability to source and leverage new datasets, not just standard financials.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across investment and technical teams.

You’ll have direct exposure to the founders, CIO, senior traders, and heads of key functions – giving you unparalleled insight into investment strategy and decision-making. This is a rare opportunity to shape a data science capability from the ground up while working alongside some of the most respected professionals in the industry.

If you feel this is a good match – apply today!

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering, Information Technology, and Research

Industries

Investment Management

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