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
