We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher or Data Scientist to join the Alpha Capture team. This position is based in New York. Alpha Capture is a systematic investment team within L/S Equity at BAM. We are a highly collaborative team that meets regularly to discuss ongoing research efforts, share findings, and brainstorm new initiatives. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and brings sector-specific experience to our team that can deliver rigorous research to contribute to our strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Process and analyze all kinds of datasets, both structured and unstructured
Collaborate closely with team members to develop alpha signals using alternative data
Utilize state of the art data science techniques to forecast company fundamentals & KPIs
Adopt a data-driven & fundamentally-motivated framework to come up with new alpha generation ideas and rigorously backtest them
Communicate findings to the team, soliciting feedback, and iteratively refining the core ideas until improvement can be demonstrated
Write robust, thoroughly tested and peer reviewed code to productionize improvements for the investment strategy and process
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet/exceed deadline

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's or PhD in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Financial Engineering or related quantitative fields
Ideally 1-3 years of working experience in quant research / equities / buyside
Solid knowledge of probability, statistics, finance, data structures and algorithms
Deep understanding of business fundamentals and strong finance intuition
Familiarity with financial reporting, and experience working with financial statements
Excellent programming skills in Python, R, SQL, Unix/Linux shell scripting
Comfortable working with complex large datasets and apply statistical methods appropriately
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly; solid analytical, writing, verbal, technical skills
Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills
Sector-specific expertise in Industrials, Energy, or B2B TMT a plus