Junior Data Scientist, Coffee

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

The Coffee platform is expanding its data science capabilities and is now looking for a data scientist to help these efforts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for bringing in new technologies to a commercial environment, will be comfortable dealing with both IT and trading teams and is happy to have objectives change with the needs of the business. The new data scientist will be able to independently answer to business requirements and is willing to get involved in the operational side of data science, including data integration, daily run plans, and improve business resilience.

Over time this role is likely to evolve as the firm invests into its technology stack, and the data scientist will be able to support the business by working on such projects as remote sensing, market analyses and vessel tracking. Wherever possible, the data scientist will be able to help more senior data scientists and researchers in putting forward research that supports new trading ideas.

Position sits in Wilton, CT and offers a hybrid working schedule 3 days in/2 days remote. *This position is not eligible for sponsorship*

Main responsibilities:

• Work with traders and research to automate and improve accessibility of fundamental data
• Investigate our internal data sets to help researchers forecast S&D drivers
• Build and maintain business intelligence / visualization tools
• Create, data pipelines and debug existing ones
• Liaise with IT (and other stakeholder) to ensure end to end completion of projects and resolution of any open issues
• Collaborate with other data scientists in code development
• Propose new models, new technologies where appropriate

Experience: up to 3 years of experience in Data Science

Education: Degree in Computer Sciences, Analytics or Economics required. 

Languages: English Fluent – any other language an advantage

Systems:

• Programming skills: Python (a must)
• Strong database knowledge (SQL & NoSQL)
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Dash)
• Web development: HTLM CSS, JavaScript (nice to have)

Data Science Stack:

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
• Experience in building visualization apps with PowerBI (Dash a distinct advantage)
• Experience with big data (PySpark) preferred
• Databricks

Technical/ Functional skills:

• Strong command of Python programming language (Python)
• Good understanding of timeseries forecasting models and machine learning techniques
• Basic understanding and interest in deep learning models
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, VBA, PowerPivot, Power Query…)
• Strong command of SQL (relational); knowledge of NoSQL (document based) databases is an advantage
• Data visualization tools (Power BI and Dash)
• Genuine interest in global economics and commodities markets
• Ability to manage big data and summarizing big quantity of data into key/actionable data

Other skills:

• Ability to collaborate and develop with teams in different locations
• Project management (time management, work prioritization, dependencies identification)
• Interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to influence and forge relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Prior experience with data governance is an advantage
• Ability to work within a complex and international environment
• Self-motivated

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us