Thurn Partners · 2 hours ago
Alternative Data Scientist
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThurn Partners is a leading global trading firm expanding its alternative data initiative. They are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to drive signal discovery and deployment, working with large and unstructured datasets using analytical methods to identify predictive signals.
AdviceFinancial ServicesMarket Research
Responsibilities
Evaluate and analyse a wide range of alternative datasets (transactional, behavioural, geospatial, web-derived, etc.) to identify potential trading signals
Design and run experiments to assess data quality, stability, coverage and predictive power
Build statistical and machine learning models to transform raw alternative data into usable features and signals
Develop robust analytical frameworks to monitor signal decay, bias and performance over time
Communicate findings clearly to quantitative researchers and key stakeholders, influencing research and trading priorities
Qualification
Required
A strong academic background in a quantitative field from a top-tier university
2–5 years of experience in a data science or research role within a hedge fund, market maker, or investment bank
Demonstrated experience working with alternative data and assessing its real-world usefulness
Advanced Python skills and strong SQL capability for large-scale data analysis
A solid understanding of statistics, experimentation, and applied machine learning in noisy environments
Company
Thurn Partners
Thurn Partners LTD specializes in search, advisory, and capital introduction for quantitative investment management.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase