Manager, Business Analysis (Market Data)

Exegy; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in market data and trading systems, Exegy, seeks a Manager of Business Analysis to oversee a team responsible for market data solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge within financial markets, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure alignment of products with client needs. This role provides an opportunity to mentor analysts and drive operational improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business/data analyst role with 2 years in leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of financial market structures and instruments.
• Experience with Agile SDLC and market data feed protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of business analysts for market data solutions.
• Oversee the development of the Exegy Market Data Model.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to deliver quality products.

Skills

Market data feed protocols

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

SQL

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

About Exegy

Exegy is a global leader in intelligent market data, advanced trading systems, and future-proof technology. Exegy serves as a trusted partner to the complete ecosystem of the buy-side, sell-side, exchanges, and financial services technology firms around the globe. Headquartered in St. Louis with regional offices in North America, the UK/Europe and Asia Pacific, Exegy has the global footprint to deliver world-class support and managed services to its customer base of elite financial market participants.

Job Summary

Exegy is seeking a Manager, Business Analysis (Market Data) to lead a high-performing team of business analysts supporting our feed handler products and market data solutions. This individual will provide strategic oversight and hands-on expertise to ensure Exegy’s market data offerings are accurately aligned to evolving financial market structures and client needs. The role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in market data, a passion for mentoring others, and a track record of delivering results through cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of business analysts responsible for Exegy’s market data modeling and feed integration

• Serve as the subject matter expert for financial market data content across asset classes and global exchanges

• Oversee development and governance of the Exegy Market Data Model, ensuring consistency and quality across all products

• Drive improvements in market data normalization processes, tools, and documentation

• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to deliver high-quality, scalable market data products

• Guide analysis and onboarding of new market data venues, including equities, derivatives, fixed income, and FX

• Partner with Customer Success and Operations to resolve complex market data-related inquiries

• Ensure team output supports business priorities, including time-to-market, product accuracy, and documentation standards

• Provide coaching and career development to team members to foster continuous learning and performance

• Define KPIs and best practices for market data business analysis across the organization

• Participate in strategic planning and product roadmaps with a focus on market data evolution and innovation

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline

• 5+ years of experience in a business analyst or data analyst role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship capacity

• In-depth knowledge of financial market structures, instruments, and trading workflows

• Strong experience with market data feed protocols (e.g., FIX, ITCH) and key event types (Quote, Trade, Status, Reference Data)

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile development environment

• Experience working across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in Agile teams

• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills

• Proficiency with Excel, SQL, and documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA)

Preferred:

• Experience with real-time market data systems or low-latency trading environments

• Exposure to scripting languages or Linux-based environments

• Background in business process analysis or data modeling

• Experience training or mentoring junior analysts or leading small teams