Data Strategist

Janestreet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jane Street is seeking a Data Strategist to understand the external data landscape, identify datasets to improve trading, and procure those datasets. You will partner with traders, researchers, and colleagues to assess data needs, attend conferences, and explore sources that may unlock new data opportunities.

You will manage vendor relationships, vet products, negotiate terms, and coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Data Engineering to bring datasets into production use.

Qualifications

• Sourcing, evaluating, and procuring datasets.
• Analytical and curious with ability to learn new areas quickly.
• Strong relationship-building with colleagues and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and switch contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify datasets that could enhance our trading.
• Procure data and manage vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Data Engineering to bring datasets into production.
• Attend conferences and vet data sources, including non-commercialized ones.
• Advise traders and researchers on data options and value.

Skills

Data sourcing

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About the position

We’re looking for a Data Strategist who can understand the external data landscape, identify datasets that could improve our trading, and procure that data.

You’ll partner closely with traders, researchers, and other colleagues to understand their work, advise them on what data could help, and compare their options. You’ll learn what data exists by attending conferences, following industry developments, meeting vendors, and investigating sources that may hold valuable data even if it isn't yet commercialized.

You’ll manage our vendor relationships to vet promising products, negotiate contract terms, and influence vendor roadmaps, while coordinating with our Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Data Engineering teams to bring datasets into production use.

About you

• Professionally experienced with sourcing, evaluating, and procuring datasets
• Analytical, curious, and quick to build expertise in new areas
• Able to build strong relationships with colleagues across the firm and with outside vendors
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and context-switch throughout the day
• A strong written and verbal communicator