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Machine Learning Engineer (KTP Associate)

Work experience
0 to 2 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)
Deadline
31 Oct 2019 22:59

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The Role

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious graduate, supported by Kingston University academics and based at Instinet, a leading global broker of equities, in London. This KTP project will develop and deploy innovative machine learning techniques for trading execution performance and monitoring.

You will lead the development of infrastructure and capabilities to deploy machine-learned products to improve the execution performance of equity trading, and machine-learned tools to monitor this performance. You will also have responsibility for authoring reports and academic publications that describe aspects of your work, and the potential impact for Instinet and its clients.

You will be working alongside another KTP Associate, employed as a Machine Learning Scientist.

This position is a 32-month fixed term contract, offering a generous salary, defined-benefit pension and £2k per annum dedicated training budget tailored towards your personal development.

This KTP will be led academically by Prof James Orwell and supervised Prof JC Nebel from the School of Computer Science and Mathematics school within the Faculty of SEC.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have gained (or be excited to gain) experience of iterative design, development and operation of real-world systems with complex business logic and multiple deployment platforms; ability to translate complex business requirementsinto a prioritized schedule of technical work; experience in creating user interfaces, preferably in a technical domain, that are engaging and designed in a way to encourage and support their use and ability to successfully integrate different technical components to create an overall system

You will have a BSc (minimum of 2:1) in software engineering or a related subject.

Possibly MSc in computer Science, software engineering or a related subject or PhD in computer science

Directorate

Our mission “to enhance students’ life chances through inspiring learning, advancing knowledge, innovating professional practice and engaging with society”; and our vision, that “our students will be sought after for their academic achievements, and their ability to shape society and contribute to the economy” draw heavily on our heritage, articulating who we are and what sets us apart, and around which all our activity is framed. This commitment to shaping learning, future work and society is driving progressive transformation across the University, and we are working with our staff and students to develop and enhance their experiences and potential and promote our collective expertise.

In the context of significant national and international change we also recognise there are many opportunities to increase the volume, impact and visibility of our research and business activities, to make a difference and realise our mission and vision. To create the most effective support for our students, staff and our many and diverse partners and collaborators, we have brought together and re-organised our Research, Business and Innovation Directorate (RBI). This will ensure we can bring education to life and create career opportunities for all our communities of practice. Working closely with our faculty colleagues, the RBI team will develop integrated research and business plans and deploy its energy, expertise and resources to foster interdisciplinarity, alongside the advancement and sharing of knowledge to secure new sources of revenue and contribute to our regional prosperity and productivity.

Further information

This position forms part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK. It is a full-time fixed term position with a salary range of £40,000 - £60.000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experiences, plus £5,333 training budget tailored towards your perosnal development. It’s essential you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.

Kingston University is passionate about inspiring people and transforming lives. Learning, enquiry, professional practice, enriching lives, and respect for individuals, communities and our environment are at the heart of the University.

Education
Kingston upon Thames
5,000 employees