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Data scientist

Paris, 75, FR

 

ABOUT CFM

Founded in 1991, CFM is among the leaders in quantitative and systematic asset management, employing a scientific approach to develop alternative investment strategies that deliver value for our clients. We value innovation, dedication, and collaboration, fostering an environment where experts in research, technology, and business can explore new ideas and challenge conventional thinking.  

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE POSITION 

 

The role offers the natural evolution for you as a Data Scientist looking to work as a Quant Developer and apply your ML and statistical expertise to high-impact financial challenges. You will work on predictive modeling, advanced statistical analysis, and large-scale data management, with immediate impact: your models drive real-time investment decisions. 

 

Open positions in: 

 

  • Alpha Signals team : develop predictive models powering our automated trading systems 

  • Portfolio Construction team: develop portfolio optimization and multi-asset allocation frameworks 

 

Keys responsibilities: (non-exhaustive list, depending on the team) 

 

Work on meaningful technical challenges: 

 

  • Integrate and validate new models within production systems 

  • Design and optimize complex workflows with Machine Learning components 

  • Perform detailed statistical diagnostics to improve model quality and robustness 

  • Build applications for distributing calculations at scale 

  • Collaborate directly with quantitative researchers to turn innovations into production 

Make decisions that matter: 

  • Your work impacts systematic trading and investment strategies 

  • Contribute to systems directly impacting production environments 

Grow with modern tooling: 

  • Work with a cutting-edge technologies and AWS 

  • Build in Linux environments with high code quality standards 

 

Preferred skills and experience 

 

Education & Experience 

  • Master's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field 

  • 4-5+ years of experience in Data Science, quantitative development, or demanding technical environments 

 

Technical Skills 

  • Advanced Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn 

  • Strong foundations in Machine Learning and statistics 

  • Ability to critically analyze and interpret predictive models (hypothesis testing, bias/variance trade-offs, model diagnostics) 

  • Comfortable with distributed systems and large-scale data manipulation 

  • Proficient in Linux and production environments 

 

Qualities 

  • Collaborative spirit and ability to work efficiently 

  • Rigor, code quality, and testing culture 

  • Curiosity for new technologies 

  • Excellent command of English and French 

 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT


We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.

 

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