Broker Research and Market Data Analyst

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading hedge fund for a Broker Research and Market Data Analyst. This role involves managing broker research procurement, optimizing costs, and enhancing data processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for leveraging data to drive trading strategies. Join a dynamic finance team where your contributions will directly impact the firm's success. This position offers a unique chance to work closely with front office functions and gain insights into the inner workings of a global trading firm.

Qualifications

• Experience with e-Trading platforms and market data vendors is preferred.
• Strong skills in MS-Excel and numeracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle procurement for broker research and market data.
• Evaluate service terms to optimize cost efficiencies.
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements in existing processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

MS-Excel

e-Trading Platforms

SQL

Tableau

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Broker Research and Market Data Analyst, London

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Client:

Caxton Associates

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

About Caxton Associates:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity to work with our Finance team focussing on a variety of tasks including procurement of broker research and market data for the Portfolio Managers. The role will report into the Finance & Tax Director and is highly visible, working closely with the front office functions at the Firm. The role would suit a highly motivated, analytical, and commercial individual who is curious to understand and add value to the inner workings of a leading hedge fund.

Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle procurement management for broker research and market data, including strengthening partnerships with key vendors.
• Evaluate service and commercial terms to optimise cost efficiencies.
• Conduct bi-annual broker research vote to optimise commissions paid to each broker.
• Conduct comprehensive annual broker review analysis to assess and monitor performance.
• Drive automation and efficiency improvements for all existing processes.
• Ensure service entitlements are completed appropriately for joiners/leavers.
• Make automation and efficiency improvements for all existing processes.
• Participate in and, where appropriate, manage key business initiatives.

Requirements

• Relevant experience, ideally working with e-Trading platforms, exchanges, and market data vendors.
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, organisation skills, effective prioritisation, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, a naturally curious mindset, and ability to pick-up new concepts and logically solve problems.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Numeracy and proficiency in MS-Excel.
• Keen interest in data and how it can be used to differentiate counterparties value to a trading organisation.
• Experience with SQL and Tableau are desirable but not essential.
• Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.