Contractor- Portfolio Management/Data Science

$145,600 - $145,600/Yr

Stepstone Group - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Contractor - Portfolio Management/Data Science role at StepStone Group involves leveraging advanced AI technology to enhance portfolio management processes and extract valuable insights from data. The position requires collaboration with various teams to manage both structured and unstructured data, aiming to develop internal tools that facilitate data navigation and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in NLP/LLMs to develop and implement AI-powered solutions for portfolio management tasks.
• Partner with data scientists and portfolio managers to identify opportunities for AI integration.
• Ingest and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data related to the portfolio.
• Extract key insights and generate reports that inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop internal tools using AI that simplify data navigation and retrieval from various databases.
• Stay current on the latest advancements in NLP/LLM technology and identify potential applications.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Econometrics or a related field.
• Proven experience working with Large Language Models (NLP/LLMs).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
• Experience in data analysis and manipulation.
• Familiarity with portfolio management concepts and practices (a plus).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong background in Python, R, and Excel.
• Expertise in Excel VBA, MySQL.
• Knowledge of Matlab is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail for maintaining code and data integrity.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to strong team collaboration.
• Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with portfolio management concepts and practices.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan