At a Glance
- Tasks: Discover and evaluate new data sets to enhance investment insights.
- Company: Join Schonfeld, a leader in data sourcing and investment strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse data sets and innovative tools.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving data adoption in investment processes.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years in data or capital markets with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly qualified and talented Data Sourcing and Strategy Analyst to join our Data Sourcing team within the Enterprise Data group at Schonfeld. The Data Sourcing team is responsible for sourcing new datasets for portfolio management teams to use in the investment process, providing data-related subject matter expertise to teams and managing relationships with data providers. The group supports Schonfeld’s quantitative, fundamental, tactical, and macro portfolio managers in identifying and managing datasets across multiple asset classes and regions.
What You’ll Do
The Data Sourcing and Strategy Analyst is responsible for critical functions including discovery of new data sets, understanding alpha opportunities within them, and working with portfolio management teams to drive data adoption.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Identification, evaluation & due diligence of new datasets based on their potential value for creating investment insights
- Delivery of research findings to investment teams, portfolio managers, and other internal clients
- Leverage existing vendor relationships and develop new relationships to ensure Schonfeld maintains a competitive edge in data sourcing
- Engage with sell-side to assist with data sourcing and management of alpha capture program
What You’ll Bring
- 2-4 years of data or capital markets experience
- Familiarity with different types of data and how they are used by investment professionals
- Experience engaging with clients and managing relationships, ideally with investment professionals
- A mind for efficiency and a desire to optimize processes
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Experience with fixed income, currencies, commodities or delta one products
- Hands-on working experience with varied and complex data sets and an interest in engaging with them via programming languages or AI tools
- Familiarity with both fundamental and systematic investment processes
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep intellectual curiosity
- Process-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Data Sourcing Analyst employer: Schonfeld
At Schonfeld, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Data Sourcing Analyst, you will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge datasets and work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with our strategic location, provides a unique advantage for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the investment landscape.
