Senior Data Scientist – Quantitatives Portfoliomanagement (w/m/d)

HUK-COBURG

HUK-COBURG, Germany's leading car insurance company, is transforming data into tangible value for over 13 million customers. Their agile Data Analytics Team leverages cutting-edge Machine Learning and AI to optimize processes, develop new insurance products, and enhance data-driven asset management. The team offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical Machine Learning applications in asset management, enabling data-based trade decisions.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and optimize quantitative investment solutions for portfolios and investment strategies.
• Apply state-of-the-art Data Science and AI methods to practical capital investment challenges.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and Portfolio Managers to integrate Machine Learning and Deep Learning approaches into investment processes.
• Advise Portfolio/Risk Management and other stakeholders on quantitative investment methodologies.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists and interns.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary package including 13.3 monthly salaries and various financial benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development through numerous training programs.
• Option to work flexibly from home up to half of the monthly working hours.
• Flexible working schedules and additional leave days.
• Support for childcare, family care, and part-time leadership roles.
• Health and wellbeing programs including gym memberships and prevention courses.
• Betrieblich Altersvorsorge for future financial security.
• Employee advisory services for all life phases.
• Subsidized bike commuting support.

This role requires you to have:

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Informatics, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in developing Machine Learning solutions, preferably in finance, with project leadership experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python and deep knowledge of modern Machine Learning techniques and tools.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving competency.
• Independent and goal-oriented work style with high responsibility.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in portfolio optimization, financial data analysis and modeling.

HUK-COBURG values a supportive and inclusive work environment, fostering team spirit and creativity. They are one of the top ten insurance groups in Germany, deeply rooted in tradition and innovation since over 90 years.