Market Data Administrator

Job Summary

PLEASE NOTE — This is NOT a technical role for a Data Analyst, Data Scientist or someone with an IT background. Candidates MUST have experience in the Market Data realm and be able to administer Market Data contracts. Please read the description before you apply.

The Market Data Administrator at S4 Market Data will oversee administrative functions of client projects and support the overall service delivery of our managed services with respective clients. This position will manage market data service inquiries from clients as it relates to inventory management, procurement requests and renewals, and support lead analysts with any project/task‑based inquiries. The ideal candidate will have market data administrative experience;

performing moves/adds/changes in inventory (FITS/MDSL), updating contract/pricing records, and reconciling invoices. A financial and/or consulting background for this role is preferred.

• Handle day‑to‑day administrative inquiries from internal business units and lead analysts, including entitlement requests, moves/adds/changes, inventory management, procurement/legal approval, expense allocation, and invoice reconciliation.
• Keep an updated inventory of contracts, services, pricing, users, and vendors; perform month‑end reconciliations and ensure data is accurate.
• Interact with client stakeholders and business units (technology, legal, accounting/finance, HR, investment managers) to resolve procurement issues.
• Provide client and project support for lead analysts and perform Excel data‑related tasks as requested.
• Support lead analysts with internal client SLA reporting for regular team meetings and client deliverable updates.
• Perform business development and other duties as required by managers and founders.

• Relevant experience in financial services or market data or consulting; knowledge of FITS/MDSL inventory systems is preferred.
• Experience working with Market Data vendors such as Bloomberg, Fact Set, Exchanges (NYSE, ICE, etc.). Intermediate Excel skills are required.
• Excellent communication and task/time management skills.
• High energy, self‑starter, capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries:
Internet Publishing

Location:

Boston, MA