Contract Manager (USA)

Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a core team of highly accomplished technologists. We apply a wide variety of statistical and machine learning techniques to build investment portfolios and trade our client assets in global equity and futures markets. We are hiring a Contract Manager based in Stamford, CT to manage data and technology procurement contracts. This position will sit in the Company's Legal and Compliance team. 

The Contract Manager will be responsible for managing a variety of contracts with technology vendors, including data vendors, technology solution providers, hardware suppliers, and professional service providers such as accounting, recruiting, and marketing agencies. The ideal candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of U.S. commercial contracts and corporate procurement processes, and will have the ability to work independently and in an international team.

Requirements

• Paralegal with at least 2 years of commercial negotiation and contract administrative management experience
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
• Previous experience working in a Legal team at a technology or systematic trading firm  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with financial regulatory agencies
• Previous corporate paralegal experience 
• Familiarity with data licensing agreements
• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

• Review, digest and input details from vendor contracts to the Company's contract management systems and tools. Such contracts include but are not limited to technology (software and hardware), professional services (accounting, recruiting, marketing), data licensing, and other business services
• Manage the contract lifecycle, from parsing initial request through execution, including contract renewals, amendments, and terminations
• Support regulatory and internal reporting, document management, and other record keeping efforts
• Collaborate with internal departments (Data Research, Finance, IT, and others) to ensure alignment on contractual terms, obligations, and deliverables
• Maintain and organize a central repository of contracts and ensure all contracts are properly executed, filed, and tracked
• Negotiate certain commercial contracts, communicate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues as they arise

• Competitive salary plus bonus based on individual and company performance
• Collaborative, Casual, and friendly work environment
• PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Weekly company meals