Data Strategy & Sourcing

PDT Partners • New York, NY

2d • $180,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join its Data Team. The specialist will support PDT’s long-term success by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and recommending datasets using knowledge of financial markets and data strategy.

This is a hybrid position requiring work from PDT’s New York City office at least three days per week. The salary range is $180,000 to $250,000, excluding potential bonus amounts. Salary within the range may depend on factors including experience, education, skills, and other external factors.

Requirements

• Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science.
• 2–5+ years of experience in finance and/or a quantitative role.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
• Detail-oriented, with a desire to understand issues deeply and be incredibly organized.
• Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable.

Nice To Haves

• A STEM degree is preferred.
• Experience with programming and data analysis or statistical modeling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets.
• Source and conduct initial evaluations of new datasets.
• Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities.
• Own the data lifecycle and coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, and other teams to deliver datasets in a timely manner.
• Drive long-term data projects to completion.
• Build and maintain relationships with data vendors.
• Attend conferences and industry events.
• Grow and maintain PDT’s central data repository.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed