What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Scientist position at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors?
Kayne Anderson, founded in 1984, is a leading alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, credit, infrastructure, and energy. With a team defined by an entrepreneurial and resilient culture, Kayne Anderson’s investment philosophy is to pursue cash flow-oriented niche strategies where knowledge and sourcing advantages enable us to deliver above average, risk-adjusted investment returns. As responsible stewards of capital, Kayne Anderson’s philosophy extends to promoting responsible investment practices and sustainable business practices to create long-term value for our investors. Kayne manages $37 billion in assets (as of 1/1/2025) for institutional investors, family offices, high net worth and retail clients and employs 350 professionals.
Formulate, suggest, and manage data-driven projects which are geared at furthering the business's interests. Collate & clean data from various entities for later use by junior data scientists. Delegate tasks to Junior Data Scientists in order to realize the successful completion of projects. Monitor the performance of Junior Data Scientists and provide them with practical guidance, as needed. Select and employ advanced statistical procedures to obtain actionable insights. Cross-validate models to ensure their generalizability. Produce & disseminate non-technical reports that detail the successes & limitations of each project. Suggest ways in which insights obtained might be used to inform business strategies. Stay informed about developments in Data Science and adjacent fields to ensure that outputs are always relevant.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or a foreign equivalent degree
- Two (2) years of experience in job offered, or as a Dynamics 365 Finance Solution Architect, or in a related occupation
- Experience/skills/ability must include the following:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Proficiency in .Net, C#, or Python
- In-depth understanding of SQL
- Competency in machine learning principles and techniques
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (dependent care, healthcare, limited purpose FSA)
- Accident and Critical Illness insurance
- Long Term Disability insurance
- Competitive 401(k) benefits
- Pet healthcare savings program
- Member’s Only Healthcare - healthcare navigation
- WellHub - corporate wellness platform
- $10,000 lifetime reimbursement for family forming services (e.g. IVF, adoption, surrogacy)
- Rocket Lawyer legal benefits
- Reimbursement of professional society memberships and exam fees
- Up to $10,000 matching annually for contributions to qualified non-for-profit organizations
- Parental leave
- Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$155,000 annually plus additional annual bonus compensation.
Employment with the company is contingent on the applicant being able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire.
Kayne Anderson is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $80,000 - $155,000
