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 ServiceNow 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. Requirements 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, FactSet, 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 ServiceNow 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 Hard Skills market data management vendor relationship management data reporting budgeting data analysis process improvement data management soft dollar regulations Soft Skills leadership communication collaboration attention to detail proactive resourceful Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor's degree #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor