Viking Global Investors is looking to solve the problem of analyzing and extending its significant repository of alternative data assets to generate actionable investment insights.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python and statistical libraries
- Working knowledge of SQL
- Working knowledge of BI software (e.g., Tableau)
- Working knowledge of cloud technologies
- Strong understanding of statistical methodologies
- Experience with quantitative research projects
- Familiarity with big data platforms
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver predictive analytics on companies, sectors, and macroeconomic trends
- Deliver investment insights to the investment team from analysis using alternative data
- Develop methodologies to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in private companies
- Identify and evaluate new data sources
- Streamline the data life cycle, operating model, and process
- Test and evaluate new technologies to enhance our big data platform
- Create centralized and automated analyses and processes
Other
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to a non-technical audience
- Independence of thought and ability to carry out a research project with partial supervision
- Sound judgment and ability to take a step back from the analysis and look at the big picture
- Passion for research, proactive and self-motivated
- Commitment to excellence
