Data Licensing Specialist

Capula Investment Management LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Free breakfast and lunch in London

Gym membership and wellness space

Job summary

Capula Investment Management LLP seeks a senior data licensing professional to oversee the data management lifecycle for market data and the firm’s data assets. You will lead contract negotiations, design licensing models to reduce cost, and translate complex requirements into clear tasks for delivery teams.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to drive value, ensure data quality, and maintain regulatory compliance, while promoting innovative approaches to data usage across asset classes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other numerical discipline.
• FISD (Financial Information Associate or Data Licensing Specialist).
• Minimum 7 years' experience in Market Data, preferably in an investment fund.
• Experience negotiating market data contracts and licensing terms.
• Broad knowledge of asset classes and financial data sources.

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.
• Develop innovative commercial structures and licensing models to reduce cost.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable development tasks.
• Communicate project status, risks and dependencies to stakeholders.
• Address discrepancies and ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Market data management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Data governance

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

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.