Senior Predictive Data Scientist, PhD

Aix-en-Provence, France

About this role:

ALPHA10X is the AI leader in private markets investments. Our Nostradamus platform analyzes data at scale to shape the knowledge and foresight that generate alpha and impact. The company is a well-funded growth stage startup and aspiring unicorn, rapidly expanding our revenue, customer base, and market presence, while scaling operations, enhancing products, and securing additional funding to further accelerate development. Our team includes prominent business leaders, investors, scholars, and data scientists.

ALPHA10X is seeking a Senior Predictive Data Scientist (PhD) to lead advanced predictive analytics projects. Reporting to the Chief Scientist, you will spearhead initiatives that train and deploy machine learning models on our proprietary knowledge graph. This role requires deep expertise in machine learning and forecasting to develop scalable solutions that deliver actionable insights for clients and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

Predictive Model Development: Design, implement, and iteratively improve predictive models and ML architectures that extract foresight from our time-traversable knowledge graph, focusing on model accuracy, scalability, and interpretability.

End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead complex, end-to-end predictive projects, from hypothesis generation to deployment, ensuring robust and insightful solutions to meet business needs.

Model Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish and manage frameworks for continuous model evaluation and monitoring, adapting models to dynamic data and market conditions.

Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate findings and provide actionable insights to stakeholders, aligning model outputs with business objectives and addressing challenges with data-driven solutions.

Mentorship and Collaboration: Mentor junior data scientists, contributing to the development of the team’s analytical capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of predictive models into our platform.

What we value:

  • Initiative and curiosity.
  • Low ego because the outcome matters more than who gets the credit.
  • Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, guide, lead, and follow.
  • Unrelenting drive to push the boundaries of AI and data science.

What we are looking for:

  • PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Proven expertise in predictive analytics, statistical forecasting, and machine learning (including deep learning).
  • Advanced experience in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and large-scale data handling (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
  • Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
  • Hands-on experience with model deployment in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS) and MLOps practices, including model tracking, versioning, and monitoring.
  • Familiarity with knowledge graph systems and entity retrieval is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical insights clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous learning and innovation.

Why join us?

  • Innovation: Play a key role in advancing the capabilities of AI in fintech, working with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
  • Leadership: As part of the future shaping team, you will have a direct impact on the company's growth and strategic direction.
  • Growth Opportunities: Join a fast-paced, high-growth startup with significant equity participation and potential for personal and professional advancement.
  • Global Impact: Be part of a team that connects people, capital, and ideas to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges through AI-driven financial solutions.

To apply, please email: hr@alpha10x.com