Data Licensing Specialist

Capula Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Staff development and training

Gym membership and wellness space in L

Generous pension contribution

Free breakfast and lunch in employee c

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Capula Ltd is hiring for a data licensing and market data contracts specialist in London. You will oversee the data management lifecycle, negotiate contracts, and drive value through innovative licensing models.

The role requires a strong background in market data, 7+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to ensure data quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or numerical field.
• FISD certification required.
• 7+ years in Market Data or data licensing.
• Experience negotiating market data contracts/renewals.
• Knowledge of multiple asset classes and data sources.
• Ability to design and implement data processes for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the data management lifecycle for market data and the firm's data assets.
• Lead negotiation and renewal of market data contracts and licensing agreements.
• Propose innovative licensing models to reduce costs and unlock value.
• Collaborate with users to translate requirements into development tasks.
• Communicate project status, risks and dependencies to stakeholders.
• Identify discrepancies and improve data quality and compliance.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Innovative thinker

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Business/Finance)

FISD certification

Job description

Overall purpose of the job:

Oversee and optimise a dynamic and accurate inventory of data licensing rights, while negotiating and managing the market data contracts that underpin them and offering expert guidance and insights to our stakeholders. Drive impactful decisions and ensure the seamless management of valuable data assets for our internal teams here at Capula.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The role covers all aspects of the data management lifecycle associated with the firm's market data and security master systems, including requirements gathering and analysis, commercial agreements, and data quality maintenance
• Lead the negotiation and renewal of market data contracts and licensing agreements with vendors and exchanges, securing favourable commercial terms and value for the firm while maintaining data quality
• Bring innovative ideas to commercial structures, licensing models and data usage, challenging the status quo to reduce cost and unlock value across the firm's asset classes
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to transform intricate requirements into actionable development tasks
• Simplify complex needs into a series of manageable steps, driving innovation and ensuring seamless execution
• Clearly communicate project status, risks, and dependencies, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged to ensure alignment and awareness of key developments
• Address discrepancies, resolve compliance issues, and find innovative ways to utilise data throughout the firm

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other numerical disciplines)
• FISD (Financial Information Associate or Data Licensing Specialist)

Experience

• Minimum 7 years' experience in Market Data, ideally within an investment fund
• Hands-on experience working with market data contracts, including negotiating commercial terms and renewals with data vendors and exchanges
• Broad knowledge of multiple asset classes and of the financial industry data sources, providers and products that support them
• Background in analysing, designing and implementing processes and policies to improve efficiency and accuracy in data management

Skills

• Excellent written communication skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation capabilities, with a genuine enjoyment of commercial negotiation
• Innovative, creative thinker who proactively proposes new ideas and approaches
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines
• Adept at multitasking

Capula is dedicated to helping all employees flourish in their roles by supporting your professional development.

We will provide:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities
• Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office)
• Generous pension contribution
• Free breakfast and lunch in our employee restaurant
• Private medical insurance and other benefits

Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial sector. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.