Data Scientist, Proprietary Research New York, NY

On our proprietary research team"”Market Intelligence"”you'll partner with our investment professionals and Compliance team to uncover insights about companies, industries, and the broader economy through deep fundamental research and applying data science and engineering techniques to alternative data sets. You'll work alongside a talented team with diverse skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our researchers, product managers, and data scientists and engineers work together to build compliant research products that answer the questions posed by our investment professionals. We look for other bright, motivated, and collaborative people to join our team and grow with us"”more than 90% of the leaders in our group were promoted from within. ROLE SUMMARY Our Data Scientists conduct research through data mining and statistical modeling to discover insights from big data that are used by our investment professionals to make investment decisions. You will have the opportunity to work in a highly collegial environment that emphasizes teaching and learning as a team. In this role, you will: Tackle the challenges of featuring and modeling large unstructured data using machine learning and statistical techniques Manage all aspects of the research and analysis process including methodology selection, data collection and quality, modeling and analysis, and performance monitoring Deliver research findings to investment teams, portfolio managers, and other internal clients Work within a team to help drive technical innovation through a collaborative R&D process WHAT EXCITES YOU Staying current on the evolving alternative data market and its role in discretionary investing Speaking with experts both inside and outside the Firm to understand data needs and offerings Multi-tasking and switching gears frequently to address the needs of the business Analytical thinking and ability to sift through large unstructured data sets Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Working as part of a cross-functional team made up of investment, research, and compliance professionals Experiment-based approach with freedom to innovate WHAT EXCITES US Excellent attention to detail, organization, and project management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Superb business intuition and a solution-oriented, methodological approach to problem solving Ability to collaborate and build relationships across business units within the Firm People who "elevate the room" through their work ethic, curiosity, and solution-oriented attitude Adherence to the highest ethical standards working closely with the Firm's Compliance team WHAT'S REQUIRED Demonstrated interest in machine learning, statistical models, and data mining tools Bachelor/Masters in a quantitative discipline w/ 1+ year of professional experience Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), R, Spark, SQL Exceptional understanding of statistics and advanced modeling techniques Ability to communicate complex analyses and results clearly WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Integrity - You demonstrate 100% commitment to the highest ethical standards Ownership - You take charge of your work, uphold your commitments, and always do your best Commerciality - You focus on what matters, ask necessary questions, and are diligent about not wasting time Humility - You welcome and are receptive to feedback and learn from past mistakes Adaptability - You can triage business needs and context switch quickly and efficiently Admirability - You elevate the room through your work ethic, domain knowledge, and work product 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: Fully paid health care benefits Generous parental and family leave policies Mental and physical wellness programs Volunteer opportunities Non-profit matching gift program Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community Tuition assistance A 401(k) savings program with an employer match 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. For more information, visit . The annual base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (City) Resume/CV * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Privacy * Select... By selecting "Yes" below, you consent to Point72 collecting contact information from your candidate application in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... Certifications Current Company Current Title Have you previously applied to work at Point72? * Select... Have you served in the military? * Select... How did you learn about this position? * Select... 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Created: 2025-02-01