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YipitDataAssociate Director of Product Development
YipitData wants an Associate Director of Product Development to lead the discovery, building and refinement of data products for its clients. YipitData is a market research…
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YipitData wants an Associate Director of Product Development to lead the discovery, building and refinement of data products for its clients. YipitData is a market research and analytics company focused on the disruptive economy. It recently took a $475M investment led by The Carlyle Group, valuing the company above $1B, and uses in-house technology to analyze billions of alternative data points across areas ranging from payments and ridesharing to e-commerce,…
Job Description
YipitData wants an Associate Director of Product Development to lead the discovery, building and refinement of data products for its clients. YipitData is a market research and analytics company focused on the disruptive economy. It recently took a $475M investment led by The Carlyle Group, valuing the company above $1B, and uses in-house technology to analyze billions of alternative data points across areas ranging from payments and ridesharing to e-commerce, cloud, AI and software.
The director builds new alternative data products that cover whole sectors or financial verticals and looks for ways to turn the company's data into revenue. The job includes evaluating and sourcing new datasets, working with Partnerships to bring in data providers, learning client needs through interviews and with the Revenue team, and setting the product strategy and roadmap. The role may later include building and leading a group of analysts focused on product development.
The ideal candidate has at least five years of alternative data experience across several datasets and has already launched research or data feed products that delivered results. Client-facing or buy-side background and an understanding of what financial clients need are important. The posting expects East Coast working hours and states the company cannot consider candidates who will need visa sponsorship now or later.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth by building alternative data products across sectors and financial verticals
- Assess new datasets for commercial potential
- Work with Partnerships to find datasets and build ties with prospective data providers
- Learn user workflows and pain points through client interviews and the Revenue team
- Set the product strategy that adds value on top of the company's data and research
- Share progress and roadmaps with leadership and other stakeholders
- Possibly manage or grow a group of analysts focused on product development
Requirements
- Five or more years of alternative data work, including evaluating, sourcing and handling multiple datasets
- Track record of shipping research or feed products that produced measurable results
- Exposure through client-facing or buy-side roles and a grasp of financial client needs
- A customer-focused approach that uses data and feedback to make decisions
- A history of product innovation, quick prioritization and iterative delivery
- Ability to influence and motivate people across teams
- Understanding of how data is collected, stored, delivered and used
- Transparent communication and alignment with company goals
- Availability for East Coast working hours
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, a 10% target bonus and an equity component
- Flexible hours and flexible vacation
- A generous 401(k) match
- Parental leave, team events, a wellness budget and learning reimbursement
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the role be done remotely?
The posting says the role may be done remotely from anywhere in the US, although the listing is tagged on-site. The company's headquarters is in New York City, and it also keeps offices in the Austin, Miami and Mountain View areas.
What is the base salary?
The posting anticipates a base between $185K and $200K, plus a 10% target bonus and an equity component. The final offer depends on experience, skills and internal benchmarks.
Does the company sponsor visas for this role?
No. The posting says the company cannot consider candidates who now or later need visa sponsorship.
What experience is needed?
At least five years of alternative data work and a record of launching data or research products with measurable impact.
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