Data Strategist

Company DescriptionCP Capital Enterprises partners with financial institutions, investment managers, and corporations to provide data-driven solutions that give them a competitive edge. Through an outsourced data strategist model, CP Capital streamlines alternative data sourcing, data vendor management, vendor negotiations, and data onboarding for its clients — work led by founder Chris Petrescu, former Head of Data Strategy at ExodusPoint Capital Management and data strategist at WorldQuant.Role DescriptionThis is a remote Data Strategist role focused on the buy-side of CP Capital's business — helping hedge fund and investment manager clients source, evaluate, and negotiate for alternative and traditional data. You'll develop data sourcing strategies, run vendor evaluations, lead negotiations, and manage day-to-day relationships with our buy-side clients.QualificationsStrong data strategy and sourcing skillsExperience with alternative data for hedge funds — as a buyer or seller — is required. We're hiring for the buy-side team, so prior buy-side experience is a plus, but we're equally open to strong vendor/sell-side candidates looking to move to the buy side.2–3 years of experience in the financial or data industry is REQUIRED. Applicants who do not have experience working with hedge funds, or at hedge funds, will be rejected.This is a role in Data SOURCING and STRATEGY — there is no Data Science componentGeneral understanding of financial markets and how data translates into investment value (e.g., alpha generation, risk management, portfolio construction) is highly preferredMultiple asset classes of data experience is a plusBachelor's degree in some finance-related field is a plus