iSAM is an innovative, financial technology firm specialising in quantitative trading, comprised of iSAM Funds and iSAM Securities.
iSAM Securities regulated by the FCA, SFC, and CIMA registered, is a leading algorithmic trading firm and trusted electronic market maker, providing liquidity, technology and prime services to institutional clients and trading venues globally. The firm offers full-service prime brokerage and execution via its cutting-edge proprietary technology, as well as market leading analytics, cleared through the group’s bank Prime Brokers.
iSAM Funds is an alternative asset manager specialising in systematic investing. Each strategy is unique, provides a specialist quantitative approach and is designed to deliver highly diversifying absolute returns for institutional portfolios.
AbouttheRole:
WearelookingforaDataScouttojoiniSAMasdatacontinuestoplayanincreasinglyimportantroleacrossthefirm.Weareseekinganinquisitive,commerciallymindedindividualwithapassionfordiscovering,evaluatingandmanaginghigh-qualitydataandadesiretotakeownershipanddriveforwarddatasourcingatthefirm.
ThisisanewrolethatofferstheopportunitytoshapehowiSAMidentifies,acquiresandmanagesdata.WorkingacrossourSystematicFundsandCapitalMarketsbusinesses,youwillbehelpdefinethefirm’sdatastrategy,buildstrongrelationshipswithdataprovidersandensureourresearchershaveaccesstothebestdataavailable.
Youwillownourdatacatalogue,continuouslyimproveourunderstandingofthefirm’sdataassets,andproactivelyidentifynewdatasetsthatcanprovideinvestmentinsightanddataproviderstopartnerwith.Weareafast-pacedambitiousteam,soyou’llbeexpectedtoworkindependently,collaborateacrossthebusinessandworkcloselywiththeinvestmentteamsandHeadofData.
Responsibilities:
- Sourcenewdata,buildingrelationshipswithestablishedandnewerprovidersofdata
- Ownourinternaldatacatalogue,proactivelypublicisingdataacrossthefirm
- Activelyscoutandonboardnewsourcesofdata
- Contributemeaningfullytodatastrategyacrossthefirm
Aboutyou:
- Experienceworkinginafast-paced,technicalenvironment
- Experienceworkinginasimilarsystematicinvestmentfirm–ideallywithanequityfocus
- Excellentcommunicationskills,bothwrittenandverbal
- Excellentdocumentationskills
- Anabilitytoworkindependently
Data Strategist employer: iSAM
iSAM is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Senior Quantitative Researcher, you will have the opportunity to influence cutting-edge systematic trading strategies while working alongside experienced professionals in a culture that values mentorship and continuous learning. Located in a vibrant financial hub, iSAM provides access to top-tier resources and a supportive atmosphere that fosters both personal and professional growth.
