JOB SPECIFICATION Data Science Analyst (2023 Undergraduate)

Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C.® is a global institutional asset management firm. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in San Francisco, Farallon has offices in London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and São Paulo and employs approximately 300 employees. The firm’s investments include public and private debt and equity securities, direct investments in private companies, and real estate.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented 2023 graduate to join Farallon Labs as a full-time data science analyst at the firm’s headquarter in San Francisco. Farallon Labs is the firm’s hypothesis-driven data science research team that combines the most innovative data analyses and quantitative tools with Farallon’s traditional strength in deep fundamental research. You will be part of a lean, high-performing team that drives the firm’s strategic data science initiative on behalf of the partnership. You will work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment to develop creative data and analytical models to provide unique insights into complex investment research and investment management questions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior data scientists to evaluate and curate large-scale data sets and investigate new modeling methodologies to help drive innovative data use cases for investment research across asset classes and strategies
• Develop and maintain mission-critical data pipelines and analytical tools that streamline and scale the data engineering lifecycle from ingestion to insight
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to understand investment research and business needs and communicate sophisticated insights to influence investment decision making and drive portfolio impact
• Support day-to-day research operations of the team and take part in continuous improvements to research quality by applying creative problem-solving to a wide variety of research questions

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. degree in computer science, economics, statistics or other quantitative discipline (3.5 minimum cumulative GPA or equivalent) from a top accredited university or college
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, and proficiency in Python and other programming languages
• Intellectually curious, with strong work ethic and ability to think outside the box
• Able to thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and have the utmost level of personal integrity
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analyses clearly and coherently to various audiences
• Although experience in finance or business is a plus, we are open-minded to creative problem-solvers who are passionate about using data to shed light on complex situations

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and expertise. The firm offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans and a retirement savings plan.

Until further notice, all new hires must be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination status per the CDC's guidance at the start of the position. While vaccination is a job requirement, Farallon will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons.