Market Data Lead

Overview

• Lead firmwide market data strategies, ensuring seamless integration and impactful improvements across systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data infrastructure and optimize delivery processes.
• Manage vendor relationships, driving cost efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support research initiatives by identifying, sourcing, and managing relevant market data sets.
• Coordinate global teams to centralize data tracking and reporting processes effectively.
• Foster a culture of excellence within the team, emphasizing innovation and measurable results.
• Drive strategic initiatives to streamline market data workflows and lifecycle management.
• Ensure alignment with legal, audit, and compliance standards across all operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead and mentor a high-performing market data team, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Optimize operational workflows and system designs to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Manage vendor contracts, negotiations, and relationships to ensure service quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess data needs and prioritize initiatives.
• Act as the escalation point for critical vendor-related processes and issues.
• Maintain detailed records of subscriptions, vendor interactions, and compliance activities.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure timely renewals and adherence to regulations.
• Contribute to data quality control, tracking, and reporting workflows to support organizational goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of seven years of experience.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation capabilities with vendors and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing efficient processes and workflows.
• Excellent analytical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with legal, compliance, or audit workflows is preferred.
• Ability to effectively partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in cross-functional leadership and strategic project management.