TWG Global · 3 weeks ago
Senior MAQR (ML & Quantitative Research) Data Scientist
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expTWG Global is a company that drives innovation and business transformation across various industries by leveraging data and AI. They are seeking a Senior MAQR Data Scientist to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that drive significant business impact, including cost optimization and revenue growth.
Construction
Responsibilities
Build machine learning models through all phases of development, from problem formulation and design through training, validation, and implementation in a production environment
Develop advanced AI solutions including predictive modeling, time series forecasting, optimization, and causal methods
Leverage a broad stack of technologies to analyze large volumes of numeric and textual data
Research, develop, and implement advanced machine learning and AI techniques for financial applications
Partner with cross-functional teams of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver solutions that align with business objectives
Collaborate with business leaders and technical experts to ensure AI/ML initiatives are integrated effectively across business units
Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies and tangible outcomes
Drive the development of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive modeling use cases across diverse business challenges across the financial sector including asset management and banking
Stay current on state-of-the-art methods and emerging technologies, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of AI/ML innovation
Contribute to AI governance initiatives and champion ethical, responsible use of AI across the organization
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field) plus 6+ years of experience in data analytics, OR
PhD in a quantitative field plus 3+ years of experience in data science
At least 6+ years of experience with Python or similar programming languages for large-scale data analysis
At least 4+ years of experience with machine learning model development and deployment
Experience with statistical analysis, data science, and model validation techniques
Proficiency in interpreting model performance metrics and statistical outputs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work with complex, multi-faceted challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to translate technical complexity into business value
Ability to thrive in bringing definition to big, undefined problems
Customer-first mindset with passion for delivering impactful solutions
Preferred
Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures
Knowledge of quantitative finance, econometrics, or portfolio optimization
Experience with forecasting and causal inference using modern machine learning methods
Experience with microservices architecture and high-performance computing systems
Experience working with large-scale datasets (billions of records) and real-time data processing
Demonstrated ability to write production-level software
Experience with Agile development methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Company
TWG Global
TWG Global is a unique holding company, strategically investing in and operating businesses across Investment Management, Securities, AI & Technology, Finance & Corporate Lending, Merchant Banking & Private Investments, and Sports, Media & Entertainment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase