What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at Augment Jobs?
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Data Scientist to analyze complex financial data, build predictive models, and generate actionable insights to support our financial strategy and decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, finance, and statistical modeling, with a passion for turning data into strategic assets.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement advanced financial models and algorithms to analyze financial data and forecast trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key business questions and design data-driven solutions.
- Utilize machine learning and statistical techniques to create predictive models and risk assessments.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of financial data, including investment performance, market trends, and economic indicators.
- Design and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate findings and insights to stakeholders effectively.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data science and finance to ensure the use of cutting-edge techniques and tools.
- Provide strategic recommendations based on data analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- Proven experience as a Data Scientist, Financial Analyst, or similar role with a focus on financial data.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and data manipulation tools like SQL.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and statistical analysis techniques.
- Solid understanding of financial concepts, models, and instruments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex datasets.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
