Data Scientist |Base salary up to$130,000 + SuperSydney, CBD NSW | Full-time | On-site (5 days/week in the office/onsite)Join a High-Performing Fixed Income Investment TeamOur client is a rapidly growing fixed income fund manager with a team of approximately 60 professionals, including an 11-person Data Science team, building sophisticated quantitative research and data science capabilities.They are looking for an exceptional Data Scientist to join their Sydney-based team.
This is a research and engineering-intensive role where you'll work alongside Portfolio Managers and the Head of Data Science to develop models, build production-grade systems, and solve complex quantitative problems that directly influence investment decisions.If you're academically outstanding, thrive on challenging technical problems, and want to work with a high-performing team, this is an excellent opportunity.The RoleAs a Data Scientist, you will:Develop statistical and machine learning models for fixed income markets.Build, test and improve quantitative research pipelines.Work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources.Back-test investment models and benchmark research against leading academic literature.Productionise research into scalable, maintainable systems.Produce intuitive data visualisations and clearly communicate technical findings.Collaborate closely with the Data Science team and Portfolio Managers to drive innovation.No prior financial markets experience is required—our client is looking for exceptional quantitative thinkers.About YouA Bachelor's degree (or higher) inMathematics, Statistics, Computer Science,



or a highly quantitative Engineering discipline.1-2 years of commercial experiencein a data-related role (graduate applications will not be considered).
Nice to have: Outstanding academic achievement, ideally including:99+ ATAR85+ WAMStrong statistical modelling and data analysis capabilities.Experience using R, Python, SQL or similar data analysis tools (experience with the R tidyverse ecosystem is highly regarded).
Strong software engineering practices when contributing to shared codebases.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.A cooperative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a strong work ethic.What's on OfferBase salary up to$130,000 + SuperPerformance-based bonusOpportunity to participate in an equity ownership schemeWork on challenging, research-driven quantitative projectsSignificant ownership and responsibility from day oneLong-term career progression within a rapidly expanding investment businessWorking Arrangements100% on-siteOffice located atSydney CBD NSWAbout the BusinessApproximately60 employeesData Science team of11 specialistsReporting directly to theHead of Data ScienceInterview Process30-minute introductory call with the Head of Data ScienceTwo-day take-home technical assessmentTwo-hour in-person technical and behavioural interviewAdditional InformationThis is a newly created role due to continued business growth.Interviews will commence immediately.Applicants must have full Australian working rights.
Sponsorship is not available.Applicants must have full Australian working rights.
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