Data Scientist (AI/ML)

A newly launched long/short hedge fund is seeking a Data Scientist to join its investment team. This is a high-impact role where applied data science is central to generating differentiated insights and driving portfolio performance. The role combines data origination with advanced analytics - expect to work with large-scale alternative data, develop KPI forecasting models, and design dashboards that track fundamentals in real time. supply chain, geospatial, IoT, pricing, web activity) and manage onboarding of new vendors. Collaborate with the investment team to translate hypotheses into data-driven projects with measurable impact. Build predictive models for company KPIs using econometrics, statistical methods, and machine learning. Work with engineers to integrate models and dashboards into a scalable data platform. Apply AI/ML techniques (e.g., Strong Python skills (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn; Proficiency in SQL and experience handling large datasets; Tableau or similar BI tools

for dashboards. ~3+ years' experience applying advanced analytics or ML to real-world data, ideally in finance, supply chain, or predictive modeling contexts. ~ Strong quantitative background (Math, Physics, Computer Science, Econometrics, or related fields). ~ Demonstrated ability to source and leverage new datasets, not just standard financials. ~ This is a rare opportunity to shape a data science capability from the ground up while working alongside some of the most respected professionals in the industry.