Data Strategist at Jane Street (New York New York, United States)
Jane Street· New York New York, United States·
Job description
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.
Why work at Jane Street
- Culture: Described as “open and collaborative,” with porous boundaries between trading, research, and technology. Intellectual humility and curiosity are highly valued.
- Learning & Development: Offers immersive internships, multi-day programs, direct mentorship, and a week abroad for interns. Full-time employees have access to extensive internal training, a library, and classrooms in every office.
- Work Environment: Most employees write code as part of their regular work. The firm is known for its technical excellence and for using the most advanced tools available.
- Benefits: Daily breakfast and lunch, fully-stocked kitchens, on-site gyms, nursing suites, quiet rooms, recreation spaces, health services, and more. Offices are designed for collaboration and deep focus.
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Not explicitly stated, but the firm emphasizes in-person collaboration on trading floors. Offices are located in major global cities.
- Diversity: Actively seeks people from all backgrounds and emphasizes that the company is only as strong as its people.