Data Sourcing Strategist for Market Data

Hudson River Trading; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hudson River Trading 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 ecosystems. You will work with vendors, brokers, exchanges, and other counterparties to uncover useful datasets and drive commercial discussions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data sourcing, market data, broker data, or related quantitative roles.
• Strong understanding of data sources, evaluation, and dataset use in quantitative research or trading.
• Experience collaborating with external counterparties and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire differentiated datasets from vendors, brokers, exchanges, and other counterparties.
• Proactively search for new data sources and content to create value.
• Build and maintain relationships with data providers and market participants.
• Lead commercial discussions and data agreement negotiations.
• Collaborate with research and technology teams to assess dataset fit and value.
• Own and advance ongoing data sourcing initiatives in priority domains.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data sourcing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Hudson River Trading 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 ecosystems. You will work with vendors, brokers, exchanges, and other counterparties to uncover useful datasets and drive commercial discussions.