Market Data Management Analyst - Global Hedge Fund – Lucrative Total Comp Package - Leading Benefits

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund in Basildon is looking for a Market Data Management Analyst to join their lean data team. The role involves managing data vendors, overseeing contracts, and contributing to major data projects. Candidates with 2-5 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The firm offers a competitive salary and a leading benefits package, along with significant potential bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits package

Significant salary increase for successful candidates

Substantial bonuses 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 is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a lean team and adapt a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage market data vendors and oversee contracts including licensing and renewals.
• Facilitate onboarding of new data partners and enhance internal data usage.
• Contribute to procurement lifecycle improvements and integration of new tools.

Skills

Data Management

Vendor Management

Contract Management

Data Analysis

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 in the buy-side data space, you will report directly to the Global Head of Data. You will collaborate with various global functions to ensure efficient management and improvement of internal data infrastructure, data contract frameworks, and relationships with external stakeholders such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Refinitiv.

The role combines commercial and hands-on data and vendor management responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage market data vendors, oversee contracts (licensing, renewals, usage analysis), and facilitate onboarding of new partners. Additionally, you will contribute to major projects aimed at enhancing internal data usage, spend management, procurement lifecycle, and integration of new tools for the team.

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, lean team and make a tangible impact. Candidates should ideally 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 advance may also be considered. Candidates must be willing to work in a lean team and adopt a hands-on approach, with a strong academic background.

The firm is committed to offering a significant salary increase for the successful candidate. Top performers typically receive substantial bonuses on top of the base salary. The company also provides an industry-leading benefits package.