Data Science Researcher | £140k | Start Up | ML | Python | Finance
2 days ago
London
Data Science Researcher Up to £140k+ | Start‑Up | ML | Python | Finance Python | Machine Learning | Quant Research | Trading | Finance | Research Pipelines | AI Tools | Hypothesis Testing | POCs | Exchanges | Mathematics | Do you want to join a fast‑growing, heavily funded trading start‑up right at the ground floor, where your research directly shapes the future of their strategy? A place where you’ll be shaping the research lab from scratch, working directly with founders, and building the scientific engine that drives future trading strategies? They’re a small, sharp, highly technical team operating within the trading domain, currently focused on discovering new trading opportunities through deep quantitative research, data science, and analytical exploration. Over the next 6 months they’ll scale into data engineering, but right now the most pressing need is a Data Science Researcher who can own the research pipeline end‑to‑end. You’ll be the Data Science Researcher who: Takes academic research papers and turns them into structured hypotheses Designs scientific pipelines to test ideas and uncover signals Uses AI tools to accelerate research and exploration Builds multiple POCs to validate or kill ideas quickly Gains deep understanding of exchange‑to‑exchange mechanics Dives into formulas, models, and domain‑specific approaches Analyses, models, tests, and ultimately recommends trading strategies Bridges the gap between a trading desk mindset and modern ML/Data Science practiceMust‑haves: Python ML frameworks & data science tooling Strong mathematical foundation Curiosity, scientific thinking, and the ability to build & test hypotheses Interest in quant finance and trading strategy researchThis is a rare chance to help define the research culture of a trading start‑up before it scales. They’re not in a rush, they want the right person, but if the fit is there, they can move quickly. Salary range: £140k+ (flexible for the right profile) If this sounds like your next step, send your CV directly to: (url removed)