Aaru
Data Acquisition Specialist
New York, NY · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years; relevant experience may be in data acquisitions, alternative data research, partnerships, business development, or a similar external-datasets-focused role.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship offered.
About the job
Sources and evaluates third-party datasets, builds vendor relationships, and negotiates acquisitions to strengthen Aaru’s simulations.
What you'll do
- Identify, source, and assess external datasets for quality, differentiation, and strategic value.
- Manage vendor outreach and communications through diligence, pricing discussions, negotiations, and contract coordination.
- Coordinate with internal teams to set acquisition priorities and recommend data opportunities.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience in data acquisitions, alternative data research, partnerships, business development, or a similar role focused on external datasets.
- Strong understanding of the alternative data ecosystem and what makes datasets valuable, differentiated, and difficult to replicate.
- Confidence conducting external outreach and building relationships with senior vendor counterparts.
- Strong commercial judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple evaluations and negotiations.
Nice to have
- Experience with alternative data, data licensing agreements, or third-party data commercial arrangements.
- Familiarity with privacy, compliance, usage rights, or exploratory data analysis.
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