Data Strategist

Jane Street

New York, NY

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level professionals in data sourcing and procurement who can manage cross-functional collaboration and thrive in a fast-moving trading environment.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in data sourcing and a knack for building vendor relationships
— “manage our vendor relationships to vet promising products”
Individuals who can quickly adapt and develop expertise in new data domains
— “quick to build expertise in new areas”
Professionals comfortable with coordinating across multiple teams and managing competing priorities
— “manage multiple concurrent projects and context-switch throughout the day”

Things to consider

Candidates must be prepared to engage with both internal and external stakeholders frequently
— “partner closely with traders, researchers, and other colleagues”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in vetting and negotiating data contracts with vendors
— “negotiate contract terms, and influence vendor roadmaps”
Demonstrate ability to synthesize data insights and communicate them clearly
— “strong written and verbal communicator”
Showcase examples of identifying and sourcing non-commercialized data sources
— “investigating sources that may hold valuable data even if it isn't yet commercialized”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

procured datasets
vendor relationships
data integration

Typical background

data sourcingprocurement

Skills & requirements

Required

Data SourcingVendor ManagementData EvaluationCross-functional CollaborationCommunication

Preferred

Industry KnowledgeMarket AnalysisAI Tools Usage

Stack & domain

Data SourcingData EvaluationData ProcurementVendor ManagementContract NegotiationData CompletenessData AccuracyData CommercializationLegal ComplianceFinancial ComplianceData EngineeringData ProductionAnalytical ThinkingCuriosityQuick LearningRelationship BuildingProject ManagementContext SwitchingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTradingExternal DataData LandscapeData Improvement

About the role

Original posting from Jane Street

About the position
We’re looking for a Data Strategist who can understand the external data landscape, identify datasets that could improve our trading, and procure that data.
You’ll partner closely with traders, researchers, and other colleagues to understand their work, advise them on what data could help, and compare their options. You’ll learn what data exists by attending conferences, following industry developments, meeting vendors, and investigating sources that may hold valuable data even if it isn't yet commercialized.
You’ll manage our vendor relationships to vet promising products, negotiate contract terms, and influence vendor roadmaps, while coordinating with our Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Data Engineering teams to bring datasets into production use.
About you
Professionally experienced with sourcing, evaluating, and procuring datasets
Analytical, curious, and quick to build expertise in new areas
Able to build strong relationships with colleagues across the firm and with outside vendors
Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and context-switch throughout the day
A strong written and verbal communicator
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.

Source: Jane Street careers