Data Quality Engineer (Market Data) - Tier 1 Hedge Fund

Overview

Data Quality Engineer role at a globally recognised multi-strategy investment firm. This hands-on position focuses on ensuring the integrity of market data across the trading lifecycle, with emphasis on precision, scale, and reliability. The firm operates at the forefront of systematic and discretionary investing and places data at the heart of its decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and trading teams to monitor and validate market data across multiple asset classes, including equities and futures.
• Build and enhance automated data quality checks tailored to different data types (e.g., L1, L2, L3).
• Support the alignment of real-time and historical data feeds, ensuring consistency across systems.
• Contribute to the development of proactive monitoring tools and alerting mechanisms to detect anomalies.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Document data quality metrics, issue resolution workflows, and best practices.
• Continuously improve data quality frameworks through automation and process optimisation.

Qualifications / Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, data quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong Python skills, particularly for data validation, automation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with market data feeds (e.g., L1/L2/L3) and vendors such as Bloomberg or Refinitiv is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and real-time data systems.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Interest in financial markets or prior experience in a trading or investment environment is a plus.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Investment Management

Next steps

If you feel the above fits with your experience and are ready to join a fast paced and high performing fund, apply today!

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