Who We Are

Our client is a global quantitative hedge fund operating across major liquid asset classes worldwide. The firm combines technology, data, and quantitative research to drive investment decisions, with data playing a critical role in powering research, trading, and analytics across the organisation.

The data platform team is responsible for ensuring high-quality datasets are onboarded, maintained, and delivered reliably to researchers and traders in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

We welcome applicants from across the globe. Relocation support will be provided for suitable candidates.

We Are Seeking: Data Operations Engineer (Python)

This role sits at the intersection of data operations, production support, and automation, focusing on the onboarding, monitoring, and maintenance of datasets used across the business.

You will work closely with internal data teams and external vendors to ensure the smooth operation of data pipelines and infrastructure systems while driving improvements in automation, observability, and operational efficiency.

Experience working with market, research, vendor, or investment datasets within buy-side, hedge fund, asset management, or trading environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities




Own and automate data operations processes
Support dataset onboarding and vendor coordination
Monitor data pipelines and provide production support
Build dashboards, alerts, and automated checks
Investigate data quality and operational issues
Maintain operational documentation and runbooks

Requirements
3+ years of experience in data operations or production support
Strong Python scripting skills
Experience supporting production data environments
Experience monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a quick-paced workplace

Highly Relevant Experience
Financial, market, research, or vendor datasets
Production support within data-intensive environments
Monitoring and observability tooling
Python-based operational automation

Why Join Us
Support datasets used directly by trading and research teams
Work in a highly data-driven workplace
Own and improve critical operational processes
Strong culture of automation and continuous improvement

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License Number 16S8194)

📌 Data Operations Engineer Mumbai
🏢 Selby Jennings
📍 Mumbai