Data Scout

Location: New York or London

Annual base salary: $150,000–$250,000 USD

Company

hirify.global conducts research in mathematics, physics, and computer science and applies it to global financial markets, while developing trading infrastructure and technologies.

What you will do

• Map the alternative data market across categories such as consumer transactions, web and app activity, geolocation, satellite and shipping, supply chain, and sentiment.
• Source new vendors and datasets through professional networks, industry events, marketplaces, and research, including early-stage and niche providers.
• Assess dataset quality, coverage, viability, and potential use cases before wider team review.
• Write concise vendor summaries and maintain the data catalogue and opportunity pipeline.
• Act as the first point of contact for new vendors and attend industry conferences.
• Share market trends, emerging categories, and coverage gaps with the Data Strategy Group.

Requirements

• At least 2–5 years of experience in the alternative data ecosystem, including at a trading firm, hedge fund, data vendor, aggregator, or marketplace.
• Strong knowledge of alternative data categories and vendors, with an established network of vendor contacts.
• Ability to judge dataset quality and coverage from samples or documentation.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with alternative data compliance issues, including privacy, consent, web scraping, and MNPI.
• Clear and concise writing, strong organization, reliable follow-through, and comfort working independently.

Nice to have

• SQL or Python proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA, FSA, and dependent care options.
• Employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match and wellness programs.