Data Strategist

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Data Strategist to identify, evaluate, and acquire differentiated datasets that support quantitative research and systematic trading. 

The role requires strong judgment around data sources, use cases, and sourcing channels, as well as a deep understanding of provider and industry ecosystems.You will work closely with vendors, brokers, exchanges, and other counterparties to uncover useful datasets, assess their relevance, and drive commercial discussions. The ideal candidate is highly curious, commercially minded, and excited by the opportunity to discover new sources of value across both established and less obvious channels. 

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire differentiated datasets from vendors, brokers, exchanges, and other counterparties
• Proactively hunt for new data sources, relationships, and content that may create value
• Build and develop a network of relationships with data providers and other market participants
• Lead commercial discussions and data agreement negotiations
• Collaborate with research and technology teams to assess dataset fit and value
• Drive ongoing data sourcing initiatives in priority domains, developing expertise in providers, use cases, gaps, and opportunities