Job Specifications
Position Summary
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining data analysis, invention, and rigorous inquiry to help solve the toughest challenges in investment management, securities, private equity, and venture capital.
Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world's most complex economic problems.
We are looking for a candidate with an excellent background in data analysis. In this role, you will work to identify opportunities to optimize the performance of our funds as well as the overall profitability of the firm, often working with portfolio managers and researchers across the firm.
You Will Take On The Following Responsibilities
Perform analytics and optimization on funds and strategies within the firm to determine how our funds should optimally allocate to said strategies, directly impacting the returns our clients receive
Partner with portfolio managers to optimize the sizing of their respective strategies or portfolios
Partner with researchers to help them determine the optimal parameters at which to trade at to maximize returns
Leverage datasets from across the firm to identify potential opportunities for growth or trade improvement and package analytics into actionable proposals for senior leadership, including the CIO
You Should Possess The Following Qualifications
A degree in a technical or quantitative discipline, like statistics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or computer science (all levels welcome, from bachelor's to doctorate)
2-3 years of relevant work experience
Intermediate skills in Python
Experience with data cleaning, transformation, and analysis in python and the relevant packages (pandas, numpy, scipy, etc.)
Experience with driving actionable business insights from data analytics
Familiar with modern portfolio theory
You Will Enjoy The Following Benefits
Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup
The base pay for this role will be between $100,000 and $150,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you believe you need an accommodation, please visit our website for additional information.
About the Company
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company that combines advanced technology and data science with rigorous human inquiry to solve the toughest challenges in finance. Two Sigma aims to generate alpha for its clients and deliver differentiated solutions in investment management, securities, private equity, real estate, venture capital, portfolio analytics, and insurance. Founded in 2001 by David Siegel and John Overdeck, Two Sigma employs over ~1,700 curious minds, and is headquartered in New York with offices around the globe...
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