Balyasny Asset Management L.P. · 5 hours ago
Data Science & AI Engagement, Consumer Data Scientist
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBalyasny Asset Management L.P. is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join their Data Science & AI organization, focusing on leveraging alternative data and AI tools for investment insights. The role involves collaborating with Portfolio Managers to build data solutions and drive the adoption of generative AI products, impacting the firm's performance.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Proactively train and support users on data and AI tools, identify opportunities to apply LLMs and data science techniques to streamline workflows, and translate their needs into actionable projects to drive research efficiency and idea generation
Source, wrangle, and analyze alternative datasets to uncover investment signals, partnering with the alternative data research team on predictive modeling using a variety of structured and unstructured datasets
Partner with investment teams to build and maintain data and AI products that improve their workflows, clearly communicate analytical findings, and pilot emerging data analysis techniques
Qualification
Required
3-6 years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or a closely related field
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Experience in a client-facing role, ideally in the consumer sectors, scoping and delivering technical solutions to business stakeholders, is highly valued
Expertise in Python for data manipulation and modeling, along with strong SQL skills for database querying
Solid understanding of time-series data, financial data structures, and the nuances of alternative datasets
Demonstrated understanding of how investment professionals use (and want to use) AI in their workflows, and of the common challenges in driving AI adoption within this user base
Experience supporting or partnering with investment professionals in a high-stakes environment
Outstanding communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical depth and business relevance with urgency
Comfortable teaching and presenting to non-technical audiences
Excellent organizational habits, follow-through, and stakeholder management
Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and consistency
Creative problem solver with a track record of troubleshooting challenging data issues
Self-motivated, eager to learn, and genuinely curious about new technologies
Preferred
Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms, Git for version control, and Airflow (or similar orchestration tools) is a plus
Company
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a diversified global investment firm founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder, and Taylor O'Malley.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Black
Managing Director Business Development
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Jeremy Brunelli
Data Science & AI | Managing Director, Head of Geospatial & Alt Data Research
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