Market Data Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of the firm’s market data program ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of market data changes including onboarding, renewals, cancellations, and modifications, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value.
• Manage inventory systems and invoice workflows with precision, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with budgetary targets.
• Own relationships with key market data providers, lead contract negotiations, and monitor vendor performance to ensure service quality and value.
• Ensure accurate reporting of exchange data usage in accordance with licensing agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for investment teams and business units, providing expert guidance and support for market data needs.
• Maintain and improve systems such as Optimize Spend (FITS) and Service Now to support workflow efficiency and data integrity.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process through detailed usage analysis, cost forecasting, and strategic recommendations.
• Promote effective use of market data tools through user training and support, driving adoption and maximizing ROI.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field of study
• Deep financial and market data services expertise with demonstrated leadership in managing complex vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Fact Set, LSEG, ICE) and licensing structures; familiarity with exchange rules and reporting requirements.
• Prior experience with Optimize Spend strongly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau and Service Now is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and bridge business and technical needs.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives, drive process improvements, and collaborate across departments in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail with a disciplined approach to data management and operational execution.
• Proactive and resourceful with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Experience with soft dollar regulations and procedures a plus

• market data management
• vendor relationship management
• data reporting
• budgeting
• data analysis
• process improvement
• data management
• soft dollar regulations

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• attention to detail
• proactive
• resourceful

• Bachelor's degree