Your Job
Koch Minerals & Trading is looking for a Data Scientist to join our Data Science Team! This 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.
Our Team
This role will report to IT Manager, Data Science and be based in Houston, Texas. ***Relocation Assistance available***
What You Will Do
- Partner 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
- Design and upkeep explanatory data models
- Design and evaluate trading strategies
- Develop predictive models and maintain forecast datasets
- Promote a culture of experimentation that challenges conventional financial modelling
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- 1 year or more experience working with time series and advanced statistics
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or related field
- Experience with visualization tools such as Tableau, Plotly, Power BI, etc.
- Experience with programming 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
- Experience in a commodities trading environment
- Experience developing machine learning pipelines in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Experience with source control
- Experience with SQL or SQL like languages
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Koch Minerals & Trading (KM&T) specializes in the innovative procurement, exchange, and delivery of essential commodity products and services that empower our daily way of life. We pursue the development of investments into successful ventures and new, transformative platforms.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
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.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
