Data Strategist

PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will identify and source new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities and contributing to PDT's long-term success.
This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities:
Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely fashion
Drive long-term data projects to completion
Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
Attend and participate in conferences and industry events
Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
With time, originate and execute on data projects
With time, help determine firm’s overall data strategy
Below is a list of skills and experiences we think are relevant. Even if you don’t think you’re a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply because we are committed to developing our people.
Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science (key!)
2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
Self-starter, strong sense of ownership, productive / able to execute