Data Scientist

HFR
TN, United States
Full-time

HFR, Inc.

Position Available : Data Scientist

Location : Nashville, TN (or surrounding area)

Company Description : HFR, Inc. (HFR) was founded in 1992 and specializes in the areas of hedge fund / alternative investment data collection, indexation and statistical analysis.

HFR is the global leader for hedge fund benchmark indices.

Responsibilities : Member of the firm’s Index team, responsible for using a variety of advanced data techniques and designing predictive modeling processes to develop new index methodologies and index families.

Duties include :

  • Research and development of new approaches to index construction and return analysis.
  • Assist with the construction, engineering and maintenance of portfolios of hedge funds for creation of strategy, sub-strategy, geographic & thematic index products
  • Gathering, cleaning, and processing raw data
  • Designing predictive models and machine learning algorithms to mine return data sets
  • Developing tools and processes to monitor, analyze and improve data accuracy
  • Building data visualization tools, dashboards, and reports
  • Writing programs to systemize processes
  • Assist in the design of quantitative index methodologies
  • Display skills to work both independently and within team oriented environment, efficiently completing work on deadlines and effectively incorporating feedback on results.

Qualifications Required :

  • Degree in math, statistics, computer science or other quantitative discipline
  • Experience in data science or other data analytics role
  • Advanced knowledge of Alteryx preferred
  • Strong programming skills and experience with Python, R language
  • Proficient with Hadoop, MySQL, Tensorflow, Spark
  • Machine learning, other data modeling skills
  • Self-confident, adaptable, and team oriented
  • Ability to take direction, multi task and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Solid written and oral communications skills
  • Solid organizational skills with a strong attention to detail

HFR, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

30+ days ago
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