Northern Trust
Data Scientist/Quantitative Engineer (Finance)
Looking for a motivated, entry-level engineer to be a key player in changing how we deliver technology for our Quant Strategies business. The role requires working across a broad spectrum of technologies, development teams and business partners. There could not be a better time to join our team as we transform how we deliver data, analysis and technology.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Building high-quality, well architected equity and fixed-income datasets used for research and production environments
•Design and develop cutting edge software solutions which streamline operations, increase scalability that provide the Quant Strategies Team with a competitive advantage
•Analyze raw datasets using descriptive statistics, ML and AI. Working directly with subject domain experts to understand the meaning of data and be able to articulate a story both visually and verbally to provide unique business insights
•Support (signal-factor-alpha diagnostics & backtesting) tools used by quant researchers, portfolio managers and strategists
•Build dashboard insights for strategist, researchers and portfolio managers
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
•Development Languages (in order of importance): Python, SQL, SAS, JSON REST-APIs
•Data Wrangling: Pandas, Numpy, Oracle, Snowflake
•Source control: GIT, Azure DevOps, Azure Repos.
•Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Plotly.
•Other software: Axioma Optimizer, Blackrock-Aladdin and Incorta.
•Azure cloud infrastructure experience a big plus
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
•1-2 years of relevant data/quantitative experience
•College degree required in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics or related discipline.
ABOUT NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT
As a global leader in investment management, Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) serves the world's most-sophisticated investing clients - from sovereign wealth funds, pension plan sponsors and financial intermediaries to wealthy families and the advisors that serve them. Northern Trust Asset Management manages approximately $1 Trillion in client assets contributing over $1 Billion in annual revenue to the Northern Trust Corporation.
WORKING WITH US
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!
We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why we are honored to receive the following awards in 2021:
•Gender Equality Index Member, Bloomberg
•Top Financial & Banking Company, Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN'S Magazine
We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.