Point72 / Cubist
Data Strategist
$130K–$150K
New York, NY +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
North America - Experience
- 2–4 years; alternative data, financial services, or a closely related data-focused research environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.
About the job
Sources, evaluates, negotiates, and manages external data and research providers to support investment teams’ research and decision-making.
What you'll do
- Research alternative data ecosystems and assess prospective providers for quality, relevance, usability, and fit.
- Manage provider relationships, negotiate terms and pricing, and coordinate source onboarding with internal stakeholders.
- Partner with investment teams and Compliance, respond to research-resource requests, and help develop provider-management processes.
What they ask for
- 2–4 years of experience in alternative data, financial services, or a closely related data-focused research environment.
- Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.
- Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, and business terms with external providers or partners.
- Understanding of data sourcing and provider evaluation in an investment or research context; proficiency with Excel.
Pay
USD 130,000-$150,000 annual base salary
Tools
Excel
AI focus
Strong interest in AI and emerging technologies, with experience using AI/LLM tools to improve workflows, analysis, or productivity.
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