Jump trading

Actively Hiring

Data Scout

New York, United States

Full-time

Role Overview

As a Data Scout in our Data Strategy Group (DSG), you'll help find, validate and promote the external datasets that power trading at Jump.

About Jump trading

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets.

Key Responsibilities

Map the alternative data market by category and stay current on new entrants and consolidation
Source datasets through your network, industry events, marketplaces and research
Assess each dataset's viability and potential use cases before it goes to the wider team
Write concise vendor summaries and keep our data catalogue and pipeline current
Serve as the first point of contact for new vendors and attend industry conferences
Keep the team informed on market trends, emerging categories and gaps in our coverage

Requirements & Eligibility

At least 2 - 5 years in the alternative data ecosystem, at a trading firm, hedge fund, data vendor, aggregator or marketplace
Strong knowledge of alternative data categories and vendors, plus an established network of vendor contacts
The ability to judge a dataset's quality and coverage from samples or documentation
Proficiency in Excel is required
SQL or Python is a plus
Familiarity with alternative data compliance issues, including privacy, consent, web scraping and MNPI
Clear, concise writing
Excellent organization and follow-through, and comfort working independently

Required Skills & Tech

ExcelSQLPythonAlternative Data