Data Scientist

Data Scientist - Boston, MA or NC, NH, RI, TX, MA, or CO
(18 month contract- probable extension or permanent conversion)

Notes:

Master’s Degree Required 
Python development to build time series models 
Run SQL queries 
Linux OS administration 
Any web development experience preferred. 
Experience working with Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning algorithms, neural networks, decision trees, modeling, Cloud Machine Learning, time series analysis and robotics process automation. 

Description:
We are seeking a hands-on experienced data scientist with financial services industry experience. As part of a small, nimble team, the associate’s key differentiating abilities will be exceptional analytical skills, and an ability to conceive of and develop differentiated products for the benefit of customers. Absolutely critical is the associate’s ability to carry an initiative from idea through to execution.

• 5+ years’ experience in Information security/technology risk management for large-scale, complex IT infrastructures and distributed environments or an equivalent combination of related training and experience

• Analytic Skills: In addition to core regression, classification and time series skills that accompany the data science role, experience with next best action (NBA) prediction, multi-armed bandits, online learning, A/B testing, and experimentation methods are preferred

• Natural programmer, and confirmed industry experience with statistics and data modeling

• Experience with one or more of the following tools/frameworks – python, scikit-learn, nltk, pandas, numpy, R, pyspark, scala, SQL/big data tools, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc

• Education– At least one advanced degree (Master or PhD level) in a technical or mathematically-oriented discipline, e.g., coursework or experience in fields such as statistics, machine learning, computer science, applied mathematics, econometrics, engineering, etc.

• Extensive experience in written and oral communications/presentations, and ability to produce a variety of business documents (business requirements, technical specs, slide presentations, etc.) that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation

We are looking for an authority quantitative developer to advance the research and development of AI/ML methods as components in the delivery of creative investment management technology solutions. You will have experience combining multi-variate statistical modeling, predictive machine learning methods and open-source approaches to Cloud computing and Big Data.