Data Analyst – Systematic Trading

Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 per annum

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Type: Permanent

Closing date: May 17, 2025


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This is a high-paying opportunity for an experienced Data Analyst – Systematic Trading.


Job Title: Data Analyst – Systematic Trading

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join a systematic trading team within the volatility division of one of the world’s largest hedge funds. This role offers the opportunity to work in a front-office data analytics team, directly supporting multiple Portfolio Management (PM) teams to enable data-driven trading and investment decisions.

The firm operates a highly sophisticated data infrastructure, with a strong focus on data analytics and data science to drive systematic trading strategies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and onboard targeted data sets to enhance trading models and strategies.
  • Build data pipelines and optimize ETL processes to ensure efficient data flow.
  • Wrangle, analyze, and structure large datasets to support signal generation.
  • Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and portfolio managers to translate data insights into trading opportunities.
  • Maintain and optimize SQL databases and integrate with market data sources (e.g., Bloomberg).

Ideal Candidate:

  • Strong Python and SQL expertise with hands-on experience in data analytics and pipeline development.
  • Background in systematic trading, hedge funds, or financial markets.
  • Understanding of multiple asset classes and their market data structures.
  • Experience working with ETL processes and handling large datasets.
  • Knowledge of Bloomberg or similar financial data platforms is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Highly competitive market-leading salary + performance-based bonuses.
  • Hybrid work model – flexible working environment.
  • Work within a cutting-edge, data-driven trading team at a globally recognized hedge fund.
  • Opportunity for career growth in a highly technical and fast-moving environment.

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