SME - Macro Data & Quant Research Platform Review
Unison Group
Posted: March 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to review our data model, pipelines, and research architecture and provide targeted recommendations.
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Job Description
We are building a next-generation Quant Research Platform on Databricks for a large financial institution, focused on macroeconomic data workflows.
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to review our data model, pipelines, and research architecture and provide targeted recommendations.
This is a high-impact design review role, requiring deep expertise in macro data semantics, point-in-time correctness, and quant research reproducibility.
You will review:
• Data models (macro datasets, bitemporal structures)
• Data pipelines (ingestion, transformations, nowcasting flows)
• Research workflows (signals, backtesting, feature pipelines)
• Metadata, lineage, and reproducibility design
Requirements:
Hands-on experience with macro-economic datasets (GDP, CPI, inflation, rates, etc.)
Strong understanding of:
• Point-in-time data modeling
• Bitemporal data systems
• Data revisions and vintage handling
Experience in quant research environments, including:
• Signal generation
• Backtesting
Prior work in one of:
• Asset manager
• Hedge fund
• Economic data vendor