Market Data Licensing Specialist - Global Hedge Fund – Lucrative Total Comp Package - Leading B[...]

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund seeks a Market Data Licensing Specialist to enhance their data management capabilities. The candidate will manage vendor relationships while improving data usage and integration. The role emphasizes a hands-on approach and offers a lucrative compensation package, positioning the specialist to drive significant impact within the firm.

Benefits

Lucrative compensation package

Industry-leading benefits

Significant salary increase for top performers

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as an MDM / Market Data Analyst / Vendor Management Analyst.
• Experience in buy-side firms, banks, or major data vendors.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage market data vendors and relevant contracts.
• Collaborate on projects for improving data usage and procurement.
• Report directly to the Global Head of Data.

Skills

Data management

Vendor management

Data contract frameworks

Stakeholder relations

Education

Strong academic profile

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a global, multi-billion dollar AUM, multi-strategy hedge fund, is looking to make a newly created 'Market Data Specialist' hire to sit within their global Data team.

Working as part of a lean team of leading professionals within the buy-side data space, you will report directly to the Global Head of Data. You will collaborate with different functions globally to ensure that internal data infrastructure, data contract frameworks, and relationships with external stakeholders (such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv) are managed efficiently.

The role combines commercial and 'hands-on' data and vendor management responsibilities. The hire will manage market data vendors, all relevant contracts (licensing, renewals, usage analysis), and onboarding of new partners. You will also play a key role in projects aimed at improving internal data usage, spend management, procurement lifecycle, and integration of new tools.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and drive impact across the firm. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience as an MDM / Market Data Analyst / Vendor Management Analyst at a buy-side firm, bank, or major data vendor. Exceptional juniors seeking to step up may also be considered. Candidates must be willing to work in a lean team and take a 'hands-on' approach. A strong academic profile is preferred.

The firm is committed to offering a significant salary increase for the successful candidate, with top performers receiving large bonuses. They also provide an industry-leading benefits package.