Data Scientist

Description

Koch Minerals & Trading (KM&T) is looking for a REMOTE or Houston, TX based Data Scientist to join our Data Science team. The Data Science team at KM&T partners with trading groups to find practical applications for machine learning and other specialized technologies that contribute to our profitability. The Data Scientist will be responsible for leveraging large, complex datasets to gain an objective view of commodities markets. They will evaluate and develop trading strategies based on their insights and inform the development of analytical systems that streamline the process of generating ideas. Further, they will experiment with new techniques and datasets to expand the capabilities of the Data Science team.

Working on the Data Science Team at KM&T provides individuals many opportunities to own multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced global trading environment. Come join our growing team!

The successful candidate must have the following attributes:

• Advanced analytical skills
• Great team player
• Ability to work independently and remain highly motivated and self-directed
• Strong communication skills - ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative, complex and highly technical team environment, as well as to a non-technical audience with the same ease
• Time management skills - ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment
• High attention to detail - trading decisions can have significant consequences and it is important for Data Scientists to ensure their analysis is accurate and reliable

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Work closely with analysts, traders, developers, and other data scientists to develop powerful analysis, models, and analytical solutions
• Identify and collect relevant datasets along with Analysts and Developers
• Research and stay up-to-date on industry developments and trends to inform trading decisions
  
• Communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including traders, risk managers, and senior leadership
  
• Collaborate with trading and risk management teams to develop and optimize trading strategies
• Produce predictive models and maintain forecast datasets
• Promote a culture of experimentation that challenges conventional financial modelling

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or related field
• Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Plotly, Power BI, etc.
• Excellent programming skills with Python and libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, scikit-learn, keras/TensorFlow, statsmodel
• Experience in designing experiments and conducting independent research

What Will Put You Ahead

• Knowledge of commodities markets, including how they work and the various factors that impact prices
• Time series analysis (in the commodities trading domain, time series analysis can be used to identify trend and patterns in market data)
• Experience developing machine learning pipelines in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience with distributed computing, system design, and web development
• Experience with Scrum/Agile/Kanban
• Experience with source control
• Experience with SQL or SQL like languages

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000- $150,000per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
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