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Point72

Fundamental Data Researcher

New York, NY

ROLE A Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of US credit markets is looking for a highly talented Data Researcher. RESPONSIBILITIES * Design and own a process of ...

Guidehouse

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$49K - $81K/yr

We are currently searching for a Scientific Data Researcher to provide support to the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) scientists, engaging in high content screening ...

Point72

Fundamental Data Researcher

New York, NY · On-site

ROLE A Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of US credit markets is looking for a highly talented Data Researcher. RESPONSIBILITIES * Design and own a process of ...

Guidehouse

Scientific Data Researcher

$49K - $81K/yr

We are currently searching for a Scientific Data Researcher to provide support to the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) scientists, engaging in high content screening ...

Guidehouse

Scientific Data Researcher

$49K - $81K/yr

We are currently searching for a Scientific Data Researcher to provide support to the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) scientists, engaging in high content screening ...

Guidehouse

OR

$49K - $81K/yr

We are currently searching for a Scientific Data Researcher to provide support to the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) scientists, engaging in high content screening ...

Unison Infrastructure

The Unison team is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Data Researcher that can help support our business. THE JOB: Accurate collection of data from various sources and entry in CRM system Data ...

Last Bottle Wines

Wine Data Researcher

Napa, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

WINE DATA RESEARCHER About Us: Last Bottle, Inc. and its sister-companies belong to a portfolio of much-loved wine businesses--each with a distinct identity, loyal following, and shared commitment to ...

HTX Labs

C2H UX Data Researcher

$42 - $55/hr

Description This role operates at the intersection of UX research, AI workflows and evaluations, data systems architecture, immersive learning, analytics, and adaptive intelligence. You will help ...

Dolby

Sr Data Researcher -Agentic Systems

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Research in the areas of data platforms, data science and analytics at Dolby Laboratories focuses on all aspects of large-scale cloud and edge data platforms and services, and novel ways to ...

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Fundamental Data Researcher

Fundamental Data Researcher

Point72

New York, NY

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Posted 21 days ago

Job description

ROLE

A Cubist portfolio management team specializing in the systematic trading of US credit markets is looking for a highly talented Data Researcher. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and own a process of normalizing and sanitizing fundamental data across a wide universe of public companies (based on 10Q, 10K, etc.)
  • Design and own a process of tracking real-time data of corporate bond issuances/redemptions/etc. and other relevant corporate events
  • Conduct independent research of the fundamental data, detecting anomalies and outliers. Prioritize and conduct deep dive case studies
  • In collaboration with the research team, make predictions of capital structure changes and corporate event outcomes
  • Proactively search for alternative, unstructured data sets with signal potential for corporate credit

REQUIREMENTS

  • Undergraduate degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Business, or other related discipline
  • 2+ years of work experience as an accountant, financial data analyst, industry analyst, or other related role 
  • CPA or CFA is a plus. Coursework in Statistics and Econometrics and skills in empirical data analysis are a plus
  • Some programming skills are a plus (e.g., Python) and a strong self-learner
  • Tenacious, detail-orientated, and organized
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team player, driven and collaborative

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