Sector Data Scientist – 2027 Intern (US)

Job Overview

Citadel is focused on acquiring, cleaning, and analyzing large, unstructured data sets to generate new insights. Given the vast amount of data being produced, Citadel is implementing new research methodologies to identify significant trends. The Sector Data Scientist (SDS) team is committed to generating sustained alpha using a scientific approach to develop fundamental investment insights.

Objectives

• Learn a fundamental investor approach and how data can enhance the research process.
• Assist investment teams in understanding key data drivers of companies and sectors.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to test complex investment theses.
• Quickly digest data, recognize inflection points, and determine data relevancy to the investment question.
• Perform research and present findings to the SDS team and investment teams in a clear and digestible manner.
• Work with existing and new data sets to develop significant ideas and decision-support tools for investment teams.

Skills & Talents

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in statistics, engineering, economics, business, computer science, or physics.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in investing.
• Professional demeanor; ability to learn, think, and react quickly; exceptional communication and presentation skills for interaction with investment teams.
• Creativity and ability to innovate, combined with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Comfort identifying, analyzing, and presenting insights.
• Interest in finance and working in the investment industry.

Compensation

In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $2,800 to $0 per week.

About Citadel

Citadel is one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public, and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital to deliver market-leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers, and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.