Data Product Lead, YipitData

$165-175k

OTE

$127.5-150k

BASE

Offers Equity + Includes a 10% variable commission

SQL

Python

Excel

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

More information about location

Alternative data driven market & investment research firm

Be an early applicant

Alternative data driven market & investment research firm

501-1000 employees

FintechB2BInvestingAnalyticsMarket researchFinancial ServicesSaaSCapital Markets

Be an early applicant

$165-175k

OTE

$127.5-150k

BASE

Offers Equity + Includes a 10% variable commission

SQL

Python

Excel

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

More information about location

501-1000 employees

FintechB2BInvestingAnalyticsMarket researchFinancial ServicesSaaSCapital Markets

Company mission

To usher in the new era of market research.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Those with strong analytical skills who are excited to lead teams, build and optimize data workflows, and partner cross-functionally to shape and execute on product strategy are encouraged to apply
You have 5+ years of experience in data analytics, forecasting, or business intelligence, including 1-2 years in a management or lead capacity
You have 3+ years of experience working with SQL, Python, Pyspark, or other programming languages to explore and transform large, complex datasets; Proficiency with GitHub and familiarity with Databricks
You have strong communication skills and are able to work and project manage effectively with stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams
You excel at approaching complex problems logically and decisively, and take pride in implementing scalable solutions
You have a strong ownership and entrepreneurial mentality and are enthusiastic about working with others to make a big impact
Preferred: You’ve worked in or alongside capital markets, investment research, or financial services

What the job involves

We’re seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Data Lead to drive data strategy and execution across a best-in-class portfolio of data products
In this role, you’ll report to our Head of Data and split your time between owning challenging analytical work and guiding a team of data analysts to build and deliver top-tier data products
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering measurable value
Own data strategy and execution for a portfolio of high-impact data products for investors, driving product success through a focus on accuracy, client value, and efficiency and partnering closely with research and commercial leaders to set and hit ambitious targets
Operate as a player-coach, setting a high bar for quality, speed, and innovation while coaching, empowering, and inspiring your team to do their best work
Work with massive amounts of data to help answer investor key questions about the sectors we cover and datasets we analyze. You will learn about our proprietary methods and techniques to ensure data accuracy and derive key insights
Tackle complex data problems, using your analytical skills to optimize methodologies, test new datasets, and solve data-related problems that require innovative solutions
Drive standardization, simplification, and improvements to our data pipelines and workflows to minimize risk and maximize efficiency and value
Partner cross-functionally with other teams, including Research and Engineering, to uncover and execute on opportunities to further drive customer value and optimize our processes and pipelines

Our take

Annual expenditure on data sets amongst US asset managers has grown to over $1 Billion since the turn of the decade, and is only increasing. Alternative data providers like YipitData are providing answers to such investors.

By focusing on disruptive, digital-first sectors, the company provides maximum value to their clients. This is because, in recent times, many of the highest-growth opportunities have been the hardest to price. by supporting this pricing, YipitData is a stand-out.

Thus, the company has emerged as a leading provider of highly accurate and detailed research and analytics in the rapidly evolving landscape of disruptive and digitally enabled sectors. With an impressive client base in the hundreds, and significant funding behind it, YipitData is poised to expand innovation and venture into new markets.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

40% female employees

-10% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.85)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Dec 2021

$475m

SERIES E

May 2019

$85m

LATE VC

Total funding: $577m

Company benefits

Flexible work hours
Flexible vacation
Generous 401K match
Parental leave
Team events
Wellness budget
Learning reimbursement

Company HQ

Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

Leadership

Vinicius Vacanti

(Founder & CEO)

Prior to YipitData, they were an Associate at Quadrangle Group and an Analyst at The Blackstone Group.

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