Data Scientist/Engineer in Financial Markets For our clients in the finance sector in Zurich, we are looking for a Data Scientist/Engineer in Financial Markets.
Main Tasks:
Build data infrastructure for Trading Analytics, including Databases and Data Lake.
Develop Machine Learning and Financial models for Trading Execution, Market Making, and Sales.
Ensure data quality, including mining, cleansing, and analyzing large datasets for use-case development.
Write well-documented production code and algorithms, mainly in Python and Scala.
Create software applications, user interfaces, APIs, dashboards, and automated reports for business users.
Build systems for the collection and transformation of large data sets to enable model development.
Understand Machine Learning literature and techniques to mentor team members.
Assist with the execution of Big Data solutions and related technologies.
Present results from AI and Financial models in a proficient manner to stakeholders.
Collaborate with Data Architects, Developers, and Business Developers to jointly meet deadlines.
Skills / Requirements:
Master or PhD in a technical field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or alike.
4+ years of work experience as a Data Scientist.
Proven knowledge of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, including Advanced Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Bayesian Statistics, Reinforcement Learning, and Deep Learning.
Advanced coding skills in programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab, Scala, C++, and/or Java.
Knowledge of Webapp Development, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and Dash (or similar).
Knowledge of Data Architecture, Databases (including Oracle, MSSQL, and MongoDB), Data Lakes, and Cloud Computing (e.g. MS Azure or Snowflake).
Knowledge of PowerBI, Tableau, and VBA.
Knowledge of Mathematical Finance and Financial Markets, including Algorithmic Trading, Financial Derivatives, Portfolio Management, and Dynamic Optimization methods.
Knowledge of Spark, Databricks, Kafka, and real-time analytics is a plus.
Collaborative, team player, open-minded, and easy to work with.
Proficient presentation skills and high attention to detail.
Able to explain technical results to non-technical audiences.
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Role: Data Scientist/Engineer in Financial Markets
Start: asap
End: 31.12.2025 (with possibility of extension)
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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