Data Scientist Time-series focus

Data Scientist (Time Series Focus)

London | 4-5 Days per week in Office

£150,000 + 100% Bonus

Are you a data scientist with a passion for time-series modelling and financial markets? We're working with a leading London-based hedge fund that's seeking a Data Scientist to join their growing research and investment team. This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge modelling techniques to real-world macroeconomic and market challenges.

Why this role?

• Join a successful and ambitious hedge fund with a specialism in global macro strategies.

• Apply your skills in time-series forecasting to datasets central to investment decisions.

• Collaborate with quant researchers and ML engineers in a highly data-driven environment.

• Competitive base salary with significant bonus earning potential.

What you'll be doing:

• Exploring, processing, and analysing complex time-series datasets.

• Designing and implementing advanced statistical, ML, and deep learning models for forecasting.

• Applying best practices in model development, testing, and validation.

• Working closely with quants and engineering teams to integrate models into investment workflows.

• Contributing directly to investment strategies with your research and insights.

What we're looking for:

• Strong hands-on experience with time-series modelling (ARIMA, VAR, GARCH, Prophet, LSTMs, Transformers, etc.).

• Proficiency in the Python ecosystem (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, PyTorch/TensorFlow; polars/dask a plus).

• Familiarity with SQL and handling large datasets.

• Curiosity and interest in financial markets and macroeconomics.

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline a strong advantage.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience).

• Significant bonus potential.

• London-based role in a dynamic, high-performing hedge fund environment.

• Exposure to cutting-edge research at the intersection of data science and macro investing.

If you're a data scientist who thrives on applying advanced modelling to complex real-world problems and wants to see your work directly influence investment decisions, this is the perfect opportunity.