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About the Role
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Data Strategist to identify, evaluate, and acquire differentiated datasets that support quantitative research and systematic trading. The role requires strong judgment around data sources, use cases, and sourcing channels, as well as a deep understanding of provider and industry ecosystems. You will work closely with vendors, brokers, exchanges, and other counterparties to uncover useful datasets, assess their relevance, and drive commercial discussions. The ideal candidate is highly curious, commercially minded, and excited by the opportunity to discover new sources of value across both established and less obvious channels.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and acquire differentiated datasets from vendors, brokers, exchanges, and other counterparties
- Proactively hunt for new data sources, relationships, and content that may create value
- Build and develop a network of relationships with data providers and other market participants
- Lead commercial discussions and data agreement negotiations
- Collaborate with research and technology teams to assess dataset fit and value
- Drive ongoing data sourcing initiatives in priority domains, developing expertise in providers, use cases, gaps, and opportunities
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in data sourcing, market data, broker data, quantitative research data, vendor management, or a related role
- Strong understanding of data sources, dataset evaluation, and how data can be used in a quantitative research or systematic trading context
- Experience working with external counterparties and internal research, legal, business, and technology teams
- Meticulously detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong data analysis skills, including proficiency with Python, SQL, or similar tools is a plus
Skills
- Python
- SQL
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000 - 250,000 per year
Benefits
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses
- Competitive benefits package
About the Company
- Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products.
- We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development.
- Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
- At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech.
- We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond.
- We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike.
- At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code.
- We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
- Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued.
- HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives.
Equal Opportunity
- HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.