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Schonfeld

AI Data Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry-leading risk-adjusted returns for our investors. They are seeking an experienced AI Data Engineer to join their Data ...

Massar Capital

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... data models and pipelines. Additionally, our developers support live trading by maintaining ... Experience at either a hedge fund or for a trading group on the buy-side * Experience with any of ...

Voloridge Health

Health Data Scientist

Jupiter, FL · On-site

... quantitative hedge fund. Data Science is at the core of our business. We are seeking Data ... Competent skills in programming languages such as Python, R, C/#/++ * Ability to communicate ...

Voloridge Health

Health Data Scientist

Jupiter, FL

... quantitative hedge fund. Data Science is at the core of our business. We are seeking Data ... Competent skills in programming languages such as Python, R, C/#/++ * Ability to communicate ...

Massar Capital

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... data models and pipelines. Additionally, our developers support live trading by maintaining ... Experience at either a hedge fund or for a trading group on the buy-side * Experience with any of ...

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How much do hedge fund data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for hedge fund data engineer in the United States is $165,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hedge Fund Data Engineer job?

A Hedge Fund Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that support quantitative research, trading, and risk management. They work with large financial datasets, optimize data storage and retrieval, and ensure data quality and integrity. This role requires expertise in programming languages like Python or SQL, cloud technologies, and big data frameworks. Data Engineers in hedge funds collaborate with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and IT teams to deliver timely and accurate data for investment decisions. Their work is crucial for enabling data-driven strategies and maintaining a competitive edge in the financial markets.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Hedge Fund Data Engineer?

As a Hedge Fund Data Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that ingest, process, and deliver market and alternative data critical for trading strategies. You’ll spend time collaborating with quantitative analysts, data scientists, and portfolio managers to understand their data requirements and optimize data workflows. Regular tasks also involve troubleshooting data issues, improving data quality, and ensuring systems meet performance and compliance standards. Working in an often fast-paced environment, you will need to balance immediate project demands with long-term system improvements to support the fund’s evolving needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hedge Fund Data Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hedge Fund Data Engineer, you need strong software engineering skills, deep knowledge of data architecture, and experience with quantitative or financial data, typically supported by a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Expertise in Python, SQL, cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), and ETL tools, along with knowledge of specialized financial data sources and industry certifications, are highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with portfolio managers, analysts, and IT teams. These capabilities are crucial for building robust data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and enabling rapid, data-driven decision-making in high-stakes financial environments.

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Infographic showing various Hedge Fund Data Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,018 per year, or $79.3 per hour.

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

SS&C

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Manager, Hedge Fund Accounting

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)| Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid)| Bellevue, WA (Hybrid)

About the Role

Take on a leadership role at the center of hedge fund operations, where you'll guide a team, oversee NAV and P&L reporting, and ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality financials for sophisticated clients. You'll partner closely with clients and auditors, contribute to new product initiatives, and play a key role in driving operational excellence across complex fund structures. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional ready to expand their leadership impact in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Provide coaching, training and leadership as necessary to the client service team

  • Review all work product prepared by accounting staff including monitoring and pricing of P&L, NAV's and economic allocations

  • Contribute to internal project initiatives regarding new product development, testing and implementation

  • Coordinate overall work plan for US client service group accounting staff, which includes managing and monitoring work in progress

  • Manage client relationships and satisfaction

  • Establish a plan for new client setups, reorganizations and conversions

  • Resolve fund accounting inquiries escalated to a supervisor

  • Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to our clients

  • Coordinate, manage and monitor the external audit process

  • Review client financial statements, partner capital statements and other required financial reporting

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

  • 6+ years' experience in Accounting working for a Fund Administrator in Hedge Funds and/or Private Equity

  • 3+ years' experience supervising others

  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP

  • Prior experience with various products including equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, Mortgages andoptions

What Sets You Apart

  • Master's degree preferred

  • CPA/CFA is a plus

  • Experience working with allocations and financial statements/audit

  • Solid knowledge of corporate actions

  • Advanced MS Excel knowledge

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage tight internal and client deadlines

  • Strong communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation abilities

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities. Click here to apply.

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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