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Overview

Join a rapidly expanding fixed income investment firm based in Sydney's CBD as a Data Scientist. You will become part of a high-achieving team of approximately 60 professionals, including an 11-member Data Science unit. Here, you'll contribute directly to investment decisions by tackling challenging quantitative problems and building advanced models and production systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement statistical and machine learning models tailored for fixed income markets.
Develop, test, and refine quantitative research pipelines to handle complex data effectively.
Manage and analyze extensive datasets from various sources to extract actionable insights.
Conduct rigorous back-testing of investment models and assess research against prominent academic work.
Convert research findings into scalable, maintainable production systems.
Create clear, insightful data visualizations and communicate technical results to stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers and team members to foster innovation and improve strategies.

Candidate Profile

Holds a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a quantitatively intensive Engineering discipline.
Possesses 1 to 2 years of commercial experience in data-related positions; recent graduates without experience will not be considered.
Strong statistical modeling and data analysis skills.
Proficient with R, Python, SQL, or similar analytical tools; familiarity with the R tidyverse is highly valued.
Adheres to robust software engineering principles especially in collaborative codebases.
Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
Intellectually curious with a cooperative attitude and a strong work ethic.
Outstanding academic results are a plus, including ATAR above 99 and WAM over 85.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary of up to $130,000 plus superannuation.
Performance-linked bonus opportunities.
Participation in an equity ownership scheme.
Engagement with complex, research-driven quantitative projects.
Significant ownership and accountability starting immediately.
Clear pathways for career advancement within a fast-growing investment organization.

Working Conditions

Full-time role, required to be on-site five days a week in the Sydney CBD office.
Reports directly to the Head of Data Science within a team of 11 specialists.
Company employs about 60 staff members in total.

Recruitment Process

Introductory 30-minute call with the Head of Data Science.
Two-day take-home technical assignment.
Two-hour in-person technical and behavioral interview.

Additional Notes

This is a new position created due to ongoing business expansion.
Sales sponsorship is not available; applicants must have full Australian working rights.
Interviews are scheduled to begin immediately.

Data Scientist

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