Research Data Expert

Oxford Knight; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Bonuses

Generous benefits package

Flat management structure

Job summary

Oxford Knight is seeking a Research Data Expert to own a designated data domain and mentor junior data engineers, platform engineers and alpha researchers. You will manage the full end-to-end pipeline from vendor downloads to trading-ready data and collaborate with researchers to deliver fully featurized datasets that drive trading strategies.

The role suits a strong problem-solver with outstanding attention to detail, thriving in a fast-evolving, energetic environment and contributing to a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a specific data domain.
• Strong programming skills in Python/R and data science methodologies.
• Proven track record of building alpha through detailed data analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own a designated data domain and mentor junior data engineers, platform engineers and alpha researchers.
• Source and maintain trading-ready data across the end-to-end pipeline from vendor downloads to deployment.
• Collaborate directly with researchers to provide fully featurized datasets and drive business through rigorous data analysis.

Skills

Python

R

Data science

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the world’s leading algorithmic trading firms. Bringing together driven, entrepreneurial talent from diverse technical disciplines, the firm has developed one of the most advanced computing environments for research and development, with data at the heart of everything that they do.

As a Research Data Expert, you will own a designated data domain. You will source and mentor junior data engineers, platform engineers and alpha researchers to build and maintain trading strategies, assisting and validating their work. You will also manage the full end-to-end pipeline from vendor downloads to trading-ready data.

Additionally, you’ll collaborate directly with researchers, providing them with fully featurized datasets and driving forward the business through rigorous data analysis and delivery.

This role would suit a strong problem-solver with outstanding attention to detail who thrives in a fast-evolving and energetic environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a specific data domain (e.g. alternative data, fundamentals, security reference or economic data)
• Strong programming skills in Python/R (ideally) and proficiency in data science methodologies
• Proven track record of building alpha through detailed data analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail

Benefits & Incentives

• Market-leading salary + bonuses + generous benefits package
• Truly flat management structure, with no red tape or information siloes
• Friendly culture where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and celebrated
• Feel valued and be rewarded for your hard work where coding is front and centre

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