Strategic Insights

Eagle Alpha’s most recent events had 6 alternative data companies pitch to buyside firms in NYC (29 Sept 2016) and London (27 Sept 2016). Each provider gave an overview of their offerings, presented three case studies, and responded to Q&A. Summaries of presentations are presented below:

Most buyside firms typically start by nominating or recruiting an individual to champion their initial alternative data efforts. When a demonstrable return on investment is seen, firms then seek to expand the team.

We arranged this interview with Mark Townsend in order to understand the current recruitment trends within the asset management industry.