Aaru
Technology
DataAcquisitionSpecialist
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“Data Acquisition Specialist at Aaru. Skills: Data acquisition, Vendor relationships, Deal execution. Identify and source external datasets. Source proprietary data sources”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in data acquisitions, 3+ years of experience in alternative data research, 3+ years of experience in partnerships, 3+ years of experience in business development, 3+ years of experience focused on external datasets
Nice to Have
Experience working with alternative data from an investing perspective, Experience working with alternative data from a research perspective, Experience working with alternative data from a marketplace perspective, Experience working with alternative data from a vendor perspective, Negotiated data licensing agreements, Negotiated commercial arrangements for third-party datasets, Evaluated data for representativeness, Evaluated data for methodology risk, Evaluated data for overlap with existing sources, Evaluated data for likely value-add, Worked closely with research teams, Worked closely with engineering teams, Familiarity with privacy considerations, Familiarity with compliance considerations, Familiarity with usage-rights considerations
What You'll Do.
Identify and source external datasets
Source proprietary data sources
Conduct outbound outreach to vendors
Develop relationships with data companies
Partner with internal teams
Understand priority data needs
Translate needs into acquisition strategy
Coordinate sample reviews
Evaluate datasets for quality
Evaluate datasets for coverage
Evaluate datasets for uniqueness
Evaluate datasets for usability
Evaluate datasets for incremental value
Compare competing providers
Recommend differentiated opportunities
Recommend strategically attractive opportunities
Own vendor communications
Conduct introductory conversations
Conduct pricing discussions
Maintain records of vendor status
Maintain records of sample outcomes
Maintain records of pricing history
Maintain records of reasons for pursuing opportunities
Maintain records of reasons for passing on opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with research; Work with engineering; Work with leadership
Full Job Description
ABOUT AARU Aaru operates at the frontier of predictive intelligence, using AI to simulate and predict human behavior at scale. By generating and deploying instances of artificial intelligence that mirror humans, called agents, Aaru simulates entire populations with unprecedented accuracy. Our partners work with us for many reasons: they leverage Aaru to refine strategy in volatile geopolitical climates, cut new product innovation timelines from months to minutes, and deploy marketing campaigns that win in an era where consumers have never been harder to understand. We provide organizations with invaluable foresight, empowering them to anticipate outcomes and proactively make the right decisions at the right time, every time. We're a small, dedicated, mission-driven team and we intend to stay that way. We believe the best work happens when exceptionally talented people are given ownership, trust and the space to operate without bureaucratic friction. We work with urgency and intellectual honesty and expect new team members to match our velocity. We seek individuals who thrive at the frontier, who push beyond conventional limits, who bring curiosity and conviction in equal measure, and who want their work to have demonstrable impact in the world. If you're energized by the idea of a small team doing things that feel impossible, let’s build together. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Data Acquisitions Specialist, you will help build Aaru’s external data advantage. You will identify and secure high-value third-party datasets that make our simulations more predictive and versatile. This role is focused on sourcing: mapping the frontier of the data landscape, cultivating vendor relationships, evaluating new opportunities, and driving datasets from initial outreach through diligence and deal execution. You will work closely with research, engineering, and leadership to shape the data assets that underpin Aaru’s long-term edge. RESPONSIBILITIES - Identify and source external datasets
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