Data Strategist (USA)
Trexquant Investment
- Stamford, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify potential data vendors and evaluate their offerings to determine fit with our business needs.
- Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with vendors, using data-driven insights to support your arguments.
- Develop and manage vendor contracts, ensuring that all terms and conditions are clearly defined and aligned with our business objectives.
- Work collaboratively with internal researchers to understand data needs and identify opportunities for new vendor relationships.
- Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contract terms, taking action as necessary to address any issues.
- Conduct regular market research to stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in pricing and product offerings.
- Build and maintain relationships with key vendor contacts to foster ongoing collaboration and partnership.
- Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly explain concepts and effectively articulate requirements
- A degree in a technical discipline (computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, etc.)
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Knowledge of Linux, Bash, C++, and SQL Database is a plus
- Experience in financial services or working with financial data providers is a plus
- Ability to work independently and take projects to completion, quickly learn new systems, think creatively and pay attention to details
- Competitive salary plus bonus bonus based on individual and company performance
- Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
- PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Weekly company meals