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Data Analysis & Alternative Data

Our core expertise

Sourcing data scientists and analysts driving alpha through alternative datasets and analytics

About Data Analysis & Alternative Data

The alternative data landscape has transformed investment decision-making, creating demand for professionals who can extract actionable insights from unconventional sources. We specialise in recruiting talent across data science, quantitative research, and alternative data strategy—from data scientists building proprietary analytics platforms to researchers identifying alpha signals in satellite imagery, credit card transactions, web scraping, and geolocation data. Our network spans hedge funds, asset managers, data vendors, and technology firms pioneering the future of data-driven investment.

Our expertise covers the full alternative data ecosystem, including data scientists, quantitative researchers, data engineers, product managers, and commercial specialists. We understand the diverse skill sets required across different domains—whether sourcing a machine learning expert processing natural language, a researcher monetising ESG datasets, or a strategist evaluating new data partnerships. This specialised knowledge enables us to assess technical capabilities, domain expertise, and the innovative thinking required for roles at the intersection of finance and technology.

Through extensive network building across the alternative data community, we’ve developed strong relationships with leading institutions and emerging talent in this rapidly evolving field. We provide clients with market intelligence on compensation trends, organisational structures, and competitor activity in the alternative data space, enabling informed hiring decisions. Our retained search approach combines comprehensive research, targeted candidate engagement, and strategic counsel to deliver exceptional outcomes in this highly competitive and specialised market.

Current Open Vacancies

Options Trader

Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-site) A global proprietary trading firm is looking to add an equity options trader to their team. The firm has been trading a range of mid-to-high…

Quantitative Researcher

This is an opportunity at a tier-one hedge fund in New York to join as a quantitative researcher in a global team specializing in all aspects of quantitative research for…

Quantitative Portfolio Manager – Futures

A systematic proprietary trading firm in Chicago is looking to onboard a Portfolio Manager with quantitative futures trading experience to their team. The firm has been trading mid-frequency trading strategies…

Senior Software AI/ML Engineer – Hedge Fund (NYC, Hybrid)

Senior AI/ML Software Engineer, Hedge Fund, NYC Firm: Top NYC Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund Role: Senior / Staff AI Software Engineer Focus: ML Engineering, AI Research Engineering, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Production AI Systems…

Quantitative Developer

Build software used directly by portfolio managers and traders. Sartre Group is partnered with an established multi-strategy hedge fund that is adding a junior Quantitative Developer to one of its…

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