Bridgewater Research Data Analyst

Research Department Overview:

The Research Department develops the investment strategies that the Trading Department then implements within our client portfolios. Our approach is to create systems (i.e., investment rules) that will consistently beat the markets. We then pull in the latest macro economic and market data, process it through our investment rules and generate positions in each of the markets we trade.

Position Summary:

Data is central to our Research Department. Data Analysts will deliver superior data services to mission critical functions of the Research Department. These include:

* 1) Discovering and analyzing new data sources supporting demand for new investment ideas
* 2) Maintaining and delivering accurate, timely, and consistent data content to support production of investment indicators
* 3) Developing effective data processes for constantly improving confidence in our data content

We are looking for a broad range of experience levels as well as educational backgrounds in our Data Analysts. Current Data Analysts hold degrees ranging from Bachelors to PhDs and range from recent graduates to experienced workers. As a Research Data Analyst, you will partner with highly motivated, demanding, and first-rate investment and technology teams. You will have personal responsibility for not only the quality of data used in assigned projects and processes but also for identifying and locating high quality new data sources.

Bridgewater provides training on markets through various classes and data training via project work and mentorship. Your performance will determine the pace of your career growth and your exposure to the different areas and roles within the Research Department and Bridgewater at large.

Responsibilities would include a combination of the following, depending on specific team placement:

* Investigating, gathering, and maintaining financial and economic data related to the markets we trade
* Executing on recurring data processing tasks in an accurate and timely fashion
* Contributing to the improvement and streamlining of the data collection process
* Custodianship of the content used in research process: reference data, tools, processes, standards, and training documentation
* Developing data quality <span class='keyword_link'><a href="/resources/skills/trading-investing/what-are-algorithms-algos">algorithms</a></span> and metrics

Position Requirements, Aptitudes, and Relevant Interests:

* Passionate about data
* Strong work ethic, persistence, and determination in problem solving
* Ability to approach and resolve problems in a logical and structured fashion while determining and weighing trade-off options
* Debugging and problem solving skills; a propensity to take things apart and see how they work
* Ability to think of "out of the box" solutions to problems balanced with the common sense to identify reasonable solutions
* Knowledge of or interest in <span class='keyword_link'><a href="/resources/skills/trading-investing/financial-markets">financial markets</a></span> and data
* Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, demonstrating an excellent academic and extracurricular track record

Preferred candidates would also meet the following criteria:

* Experience in supporting Investment Research analysts
* Experience with computational tools (e.g., MATLAB, <span class="keyword_link"><a href="https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-elite-modeling-package-overview">Excel</a></span>, etc.)
* Prior experience with macro-economic and market data vendors (e.g., Reuters, <span class='keyword_link'><a href="/resources/data/bloomberg">Bloomberg</a></span>, Havers, Factset, Datastream, Compustat, Thompson, etc.)
* Programming and database skills
* Experience in quality assurance

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered. We will not respond to any communication addressed directly to our recruiting department.

Bridgewater Associates, Inc. is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

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