Data Scientist, Proprietary Research

What you ’ll do

As a Data Scientist with a focus on alternative data, you will work in close partnership with investment professionals to turn complex datasets into actionable insights that inform discretionary investment strategies. You will apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and Generative AI techniques — leveraging each where most effective — to develop research products that add real commercial value. In this role, you will:

Work with large, complex, and often unstructured datasets, transforming them into formats that enable meaningful analysis Design and implement statistical, machine learning, and generative AI–driven solutions to uncover patterns, test hypotheses, and generate forecasts Develop research tools and analytical frameworks that can be scaled or adapted for recurring use by investment teams Manage the full research lifecycle — from designing methodologies and preparing data to validating models and monitoring ongoing performance Collaborate with investment, research, engineering, and compliance experts to ensure research outcomes are relevant, high quality, and meet the firm’s rigorous ethical standards Present insights clearly through reports, visualizations, and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences Stay engaged with emerging trends in alternative data, statistics, ML, and GenAI applications to continually enhance research capabilities

What’s required

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline with 2+ years of relevant professional experience, or a PhD in a related fieldDeep knowledge of statistics, data mining, and machine learningStrong programming skills in Python, SQL, Spark, and/or RExperience working with large, complex, and often unstructured datasets in applied research or real-world business contextsProven ability to design and deliver analytical solutions with clear commercial impact, from methodology selection through implementation, validation, monitoring and refinementExceptional communication abilities and capable of translating complex quantitative findings for both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience with applying Generative AI tools to enhance analysis is a plusOrganisational skills and adaptability, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work independently while engaging colleagues and managers for alignment and feedbackCommitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:Private Medical and Dental InsurancesGenerous parental and family leave policiesVolunteer opportunitiesSupport for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of colour and the LGBQT+ communityMental and physical wellness programmesTuition assistanceNon-contributory pension and more

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. t .