Data Strategy & Sourcing Analyst


New York
Permanent
USD15000 - USD200000
Financial Technology
PR/575489_1769619190
Data Strategy & Sourcing Analyst

Selby Jennings is partnered with a recently incubated, technology‑driven investment fund that is looking to add a Data Sourcing and Strategy Analyst. This person will specialize in the strategy, acquisition, and onboarding of new alternative data sets in support of fundamental investment strategies. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Data and work closely with Portfolio Managers, Data Scientists, and Quants to identify areas for data enrichment.
Responsibilities
  • Drive data discovery with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Data Scientists to understand data needs and pain points.
  • Own the full lifecycle of data vendor contracts, including negotiation, execution, tracking renewals, and ensuring timely alignment across all stakeholders.
  • Leveraging Python/SQL for data exploration, validation, and quality checks on prospective data sets to assess relevance and integrity before handoff.
Qualifications
  • 2-7 years of experience in similar positions across data acquisition, data sourcing, or data vendor management.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a financial services firm, ideally at a hedge fund or a firm that services hedge fund groups.
  • Commercial experience using Python or SQL.
  • Interest in and/or prior experience with a fast‑paced, small‑team environment

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