Data Scientist – Systematic Trading Intern, LDC

Data Scientist - Systematic Trading Intern, LDC

Company Louis Dreyfus Company
Job title Data Scientist, Systematic Trading Intern
Job location Singapore, Singapore
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Review cutting-edge research papers on (Gen) AI to apply them to systematic trading activities
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of ETL pipelines, focusing on the data requirements of our systematic trading projects
  • Help manage complex financial time series data, like Futures contracts, to ensure the trading strategies are based on accurate data
  • Support the creation of software solutions in Python, emphasizing scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Contribute to automating and scheduling workflows to improve operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with data scientists and trading teams, understanding their data needs and assisting in providing technical solutions for effective data analysis and strategy implementation
  • Engage in code quality improvement through strong CI/CD practices, automated tests, and peer reviews

Requirements & Skills:

  • Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Information Systems, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, or a related field
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, visualization, and dashboard development
    • Familiarity with Scheduling Tools, and Machine Learning Operations principles and practices
    • Willingness to learn software development best practices
    • Knowledge of data cleaning techniques and best practices
    • Interest in ETL processes, data modelling, warehousing
  • Analytical Mindset:
    • Ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful insights
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • Attention to detail
  • Communication Skills:
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Other Skills & Knowledge:
    • Willingness to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
    • Interest and knowledge in economics, finance, systematic trading, or agricultural commodities sectors, is a plus

apply for job button