Data Scientist (PhD)

About the job

Data Scientist (PhD), 2026 Leadership Development Program, India - 0026 Your Role We are seeking a motivated and curious Data Scientist to join our dynamic analytics team. As a starter at ION, you will work closely with senior data scientists and business stakeholders to extract insights from complex financial datasets and support the development of predictive models that enhance our products and services. Your Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing large volumes of structured and unstructured data • Support exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies • Help build and validate predictive models using machine learning algorithms • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, business analysts, and domain experts • Contribute to creating data visualizations and reports to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences • Stay up to date with the latest data science techniques and tools relevant to financial services Preferred: • Knowledge of financial markets or interest in financial technologies • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, seaborn) Required Skills, Qualifications and Education: • PhD is mandatory in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field • Basic understanding of statistics, machine learning, and data analysis techniques • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R • Experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) • Exposure to SQL and database querying • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment • Prior internship or project experience in data science or analytics is a plus What We Offer: • Opportunity to grow and learn within a leading fintech company • Mentorship from experienced data scientists • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and real-world financial datasets • Collaborative and inclusive work environment • Competitive salary and benefits

Requirements

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Python
• SQL
• Data Visualization

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Technologies

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Python
• SQL
• Data Visualization

About the company

ION Group is a financial technology company providing trading and workflow automation software, analytics, and strategic consulting solutions to corporations, central banks, and financial institutions. Over 800 leading banks and broker-dealers trust ION solutions for managing trading, in-house banking, and risk management, with a strong presence globally.