Data Scientist, Risk & Compliance (Hedge Fund)

A Hong Kong hedge fund seeks a Data Scientist, Risk & Compliance, to leverage analytics and machine learning to uncover actionable insights that drive trading strategies and improve risk management.

Key responsibilities

As Data Scientist – Risk & Compliance, you transform diverse financial data into predictive insights that guide trading strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Data Analysis & Insights: Collect, clean, and analyse diverse datasets to identify trading patterns and market correlations
• Predictive Modelling: Build and deploy ML, AI, and statistical models to forecast market and security movements
• Model Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous testing and refinement to ensure robust, reliable decision-making
• Data Management: Prepare and manage complex datasets to support analytics and model development

Candidate profile

To excel in this role, you bring advanced analytics and ML expertise, strong programming skills, financial market knowledge, and the ability to deliver actionable, compliance-focused insights.

• Education & Quant Skills: Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields with strong statistical, probability, and quantitative analysis abilities
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Python or R, with experience in data manipulation libraries (pandas, NumPy) and machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow)
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to present complex analyses clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in teams and contribute to a knowledge-sharing, learning-focused environment
• Financial & Behavioural Insight: Strong understanding of financial markets, trading algorithms, and optionally behavioural finance, to ensure data-driven insights are contextually relevant

About the company

A leading Hong Kong-based hedge fund firm, specialising in innovative asset management and data-driven strategies. The firm fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, offering opportunities to make meaningful impact while advancing your career.

Keywords: data science, risk and compliance, machine learning, analytics, hedge fund, financial services

What’s next?

Turn complex financial data into actionable insights and influence key trading decisions. Apply now!