Senior Manager Market Data & Vendor Management

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage an on-site client team, ensuring seamless delivery against agreed performance and savings targets. Build and sustain trusted client relationships, deeply understanding their business requirements and market data environment. Lead contract negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives with MDS vendors to secure optimal commercial terms and alignment with client objectives. Drive MDS initiatives including demand management, cost optimization, and process efficiency programs.

Provide expert guidance on licensing, contract compliance, and best practices in vendor management. Oversee market data inventories, ordering and cancellation workflows, and invoice validation processes to ensure financial and operational accuracy. Maintain industry awareness to identify innovation and displacement opportunities in the MDS landscape. Deliver accurate reports and analyses to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking. Ensure full compliance with corporate sourcing standards, tools, and governance processes.

Your Profile University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of experience working with market data vendors and services , ideally within financial services, procurement, or consulting. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with proven success influencing senior executives. Deep understanding of sourcing tools, vendor management systems, and market data workflows. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment.

Experience managing complex vendor portfolios and leading teams across multiple locations. Desirable: familiarity with UK contract law and market data licensing models. Proactive, adaptable, and highly collaborative team player with a passion for driving efficiency and value.