Step into the fast-paced and dynamic world of hedge funds! Our client, a top-tier hedge fund, is seeking a talented and experienced Research Data Analyst to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, alternative datasets, and contribute to impactful research that drives investment strategies. If you thrive in a high-stakes environment and are passionate about data, this position is perfect for you.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Trials and Subscriptions: Set up data trials and manage subscriptions of alternative datasets for research economists.
- Data Ingestion and Publication: Use Databricks and Dremio to ingest and publish datasets through the Data Team’s platform.
- Data Quality Management: Maintain and extend the data quality check library while monitoring vendor data quality to enhance performance.
- Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis using Python, Jupyter, SQL, and Tableau.
- Dashboards and Visualizations: Create dashboards and visualizations to support research activities.
- Data Scouting: Scout for new data sources, profile vendors, and provide feedback to economists regarding the data landscape.
- Work Planning: Organize and prioritize work in alignment with company goals.
- Status Reporting: Provide regular status updates to internal stakeholders.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Buyside Data Experience: At least 3 years of data experience working for a buyside firm.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills in SQL and Python.
- Data Management Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of how organizations consume, lifecycle, and manage their data.
- Proactive Learning: Shows initiative and a willingness to learn.
- Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication style.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fast-Paced Environment: Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Developer Collaboration: Experience collaborating with developers.
- Research Data Expertise: Experience with alternative and macroeconomic research datasets, and familiarity with vendors such as Macrobond, Haver, Bloomberg, etc.
- Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in advanced Excel functionalities.
If you are a dedicated Research Data Analyst ready to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Join our client’s innovative team and help drive their success.