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INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
INTRODUCTION
PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, is hiring a Data Strategy & Sourcing Specialist to join our Data Team. In this role, you will contribute to the long-term success of PDT by identifying and sourcing new datasets, collaborating with our quantitative researchers to understand their data priorities, and making informed dataset recommendations, by applying your background in financial markets and data strategy. This is a hybrid position and will require the person to work from our New York City office at minimum 3 days a week.
Why join us?
PDT Partners has a 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence. Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world—measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse.
Responsibilities
- Understand and monitor the data landscape and financial markets
- Source and conduct initial evaluation of new datasets
- Communicate data recommendations aligned with research priorities
- Own data lifecycle, coordinating across teams (Legal, Compliance, Data Engineering, Procurement, etc.) to deliver datasets in timely manner
- Drive long-term data projects to completion
- Build and maintain relationships with data vendors
- Attend conferences and industry events
- Grow and maintain PDT's central data repository
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated passion for quantitative finance, trading, and data science
- 2-5+ years of experience in finance and/or quantitative role, STEM degree preferred
- Experience with programming and data analysis/statistical modeling preferred
- Self-starter, strong sense of ownership
- Detail-oriented, desire to understand issues deeply, incredibly organized
- Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial, curious, and adaptable
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $180,000 and $250,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts. Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.
PRIVACY STATEMENT: For information on ways PDT may collect, use, and process your personal information, please see PDT’s privacy notices.
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Entry Level Sourcing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level sourcing specialist job?
Employers hiring entry level sourcing specialists typically look for familiarity with applicant tracking systems, Boolean search basics, and an ability to build candidate pipelines from scratch. Internship experience in recruiting or HR gives you a concrete edge, but candidates who can demonstrate sourcing exercises, a sample talent pool, or coursework in human resources or business are also competitive at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level sourcing specialists?
Companies hiring entry level sourcing specialists right now include ADT, Graco, and System One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large enterprise organizations running high-volume recruiting teams to staffing agencies and growth-stage companies building out their talent acquisition function for the first time.
Are there remote entry level sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 50% of entry level sourcing specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much talent acquisition work can be done digitally. Many entry level remote roles still involve regular video collaboration with hiring managers, so strong written and virtual communication skills are expected.
Are these new grad sourcing specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior sourcing specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic projects toward the requirement, or asks for a portfolio of sourcing work rather than a filled-hire history. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "no prior recruiting experience required" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level sourcing specialists?
Entry Level sourcing specialist roles concentrate in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level sourcing hiring because they run continuous, high-volume recruiting cycles and often build dedicated junior sourcing teams to feed candidates into senior recruiters' pipelines.