Data (and data science) in the Markets divisions of investment banks
As a student, it can be difficult to navigate the complexities of the corporate world and the career opportunities on offer.
This talk will provide a brief introduction to the world of financial institutions and the types of careers they offer for (data) scientists, with a focus on the Markets divisions of investment banks. James will attempt to demystify some of the industry jargon for students and aims to provide a personal, informal, and interactive reflection on the role of data (and data scientists) in Markets now and in the future.
Speaker: James Hamp, Head of FX Data Strategy & Analytics at Citi.
James Hamp is currently Head of FX Data Strategy & Analytics at Citi. Prior to his current role, he was a data scientist leading the development and automation of data-driven analytical techniques for the FX Options trading desk at Citi. James has academic research interests in data science and AI / machine learning and their application to problems in finance and physics. Academically, James is trained as a theoretical and computational physicist. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge, and undergraduate Masters degree from the University of Warwick where he received the Styles Prize for Excellence as the top graduating student in physics. He is passionate about lifelong learning and representation in technical roles in finance and data science.
CAREERS IN DATA SCIENCE
This series helps students to plan their careers in data science or related fields by inviting speakers to speak about career paths from into data science jobs. Over free refreshments, students are given advice and insights directly from those that have made the transition into industry.