Data Analyst

Location:

Milan, London

We’re looking for an outstanding Data Analyst who can actively contribute to the operations of a fast growing fintech scaleup. It will involve challenging tasks, real technical projects and a day-to-day interaction with the rest of the team.

It is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection between the AI space and the financial sector.

If you have a background rooted in finance, computer skills, are a self-starter, highly dependable and enjoy being part of a growing team, then we are looking for you!

Your tasks will include

Work directly both with our R&D division and with our Mission Control team on data analytics projects using our internal tools, spreadsheets and Python scripts for exploratory data analysis, modeling, visualization, performance evaluation and report generation

Research and deliver insights related to risk exposures, portfolio construction, and quantitative analysis of the investment process

Evaluating and interpreting the outputs of the models from an economic and financial point of view.

Producing clear written summaries of research results.

Skills required

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical fields

1+ years of work experience in a industry, university, or government lab, in a role with primary emphasis on AI research

Strong skills in statistical modeling and machine learning, especially techniques such as bagging, random forests, gradient boosting, hyperparameter optimization techniques, Bayesian models, neural networks, time series analysis, signal processing etc.

Relevant coding experience in programming languages such as Python (or equivalent)

Excellent teamwork skills are a must

Creativity and ability to formulate problems and solve them both in team and independently

Willing to work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones and meeting deadlines

Fluent in English both spoken and written

Bonus points

Knowledge of how financial markets work

Knowledge of JAVA and Spring framework

Proficiency in SQL

Knowledge of Version Control Systems (GIT)

Knowledge of AWS

Interest in Big Data tools and framework like Apache Spark

MDOTM Benefits

Flexible smart working policies

Annual retreat for the team in an awesome location

Professional development under the lead of a senior member

Free coffee and snacks

Office kitchen and common spaces

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