Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science.
2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred.
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and productivity.
Detail-oriented and organized, with a desire to understand issues deeply.
Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficient in project management with effective time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and networking.
Responsibilities
Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets.
Source and evaluate new datasets for relevance and quality.
Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities.
Coordinate across teams to manage the data lifecycle effectively.
Drive long-term data projects to completion.
Build and maintain relationships with data vendors.
Participate in conferences and industry events to enhance knowledge.
Benefits
Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence at least 3 days a week.
Opportunity for professional development and growth within the firm.
Engagement in industry conferences and events for networking and learning.
Full Job Description
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will identify and source new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities and contributing to PDT's long-term success.
This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely fashion
Drive long-term data projects to completion
Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
Attend and participate in conferences and industry events
Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
With time, originate and execute on data projects
With time, help determine firm's overall data strategy
Below is a list of skills and experiences we think are relevant. Even if you don't think you're a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply because we are committed to developing our people.
Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science (key!)
2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
Self-starter, strong sense of ownership, productive / able to execute
Detail-oriented, wants to understand issues deeply, organized
Strong communication skills (writing and public speaking; translate across technical / non-technical audiences)
Strong project management skills (time management, sense of urgency, able to scope projects effectively)
Strong interpersonal skills (enjoys meeting new people and building relationships; not afraid to pick up the phone)
Adaptable (capable of context-switching, balancing multiple projects, working across teams and disciplines)
Entrepreneurial and curious (with time, able to determine which datasets/ leads are worth pursuing more deeply)
The salary range for this role is between $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
About PDT Partners
PDT Partners is a quantitative investment firm that uses advanced mathematical models and algorithms to identify and exploit market inefficiencies. The company was founded in 1993 by Peter Muller, a former head of Morgan Stanley's quantitative trading group. PDT Partners has a strong track record of generating alpha for its investors, and has consistently outperformed its benchmarks over the long term. The company's investment strategies are based on a deep understanding of market dynamics and a rigorous approach to risk management.
