Data Sourcing Specialist (Broker + Alternative Data)

WorldQuant•West Palm Beach, FL

8d•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

WorldQuant is seeking an exceptional individual to join the firm as a Data Sourcing Specialist, with a focus on broker and alternative data. This role is key to remaining at the forefront of data discovery and utilization. The ideal candidate will identify and source new datasets by building and maintaining relationships with sell-side banks and data providers, attending industry events and conferences, and conducting in-depth research. The successful candidate will partner closely with researchers and portfolio managers to understand their data needs and will work cross-functionally with data providers, legal, compliance, data engineering, and research management to support the full data lifecycle. A compelling candidate will also have a strong background in data strategy, including assessing the data landscape, identifying attractive opportunities, and developing plans to capture them. This person will also help improve the data operating model by identifying creative ways to apply new data and by automating data workflows using AI-based approaches.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, or a business-related discipline from a leading university
5+ years of relevant experience working with data providers
Strong knowledge of financial instruments, industry terminology, and the quantitative investment process
Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and commercial terms, especially data licensing agreements
Working knowledge of basic statistics and data science
Familiarity with AI and LLM applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and organizational discipline
Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across investment, data engineering, legal, compliance, and related teams
Maturity, sound judgment, and personal accountability, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach
Genuine interest in using data to inform strategy and create business value

Nice To Haves

Exposure to sell-side data is a plus
Fluency in Japanese and/or Korean is plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Identify and source new datasets by building and maintaining relationships with sell-side banks and data providers.
Attend industry events and conferences.
Conduct in-depth research across data exchanges, industry publications, and sell-side materials.
Partner closely with researchers and portfolio managers to understand their data needs and requirements.
Work cross-functionally with data providers, legal, compliance, data engineering, and research management to support the full data lifecycle, including procurement, onboarding, renewals, and decommissions.
Assess the data landscape, identify the most attractive opportunities for the firm, and develop both short- and long-term plans to capture them.
Help improve our data operating model by identifying creative ways to apply new data across the firm.
Automate data workflows using AI-based approaches.