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

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund seeks a Market Data Specialist for their Data team in Derby. The role includes managing data vendors, ensuring efficient data usage, and collaborating with international teams. It's an excellent opportunity for professionals with 2-5 years of experience or exceptional juniors aiming to advance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Leading Benefits Package

Potential Bonuses for Top Performers

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as MDM/Market Data Analyst/Vendor Management Analyst.
• Hands-on approach with data contracting and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage market data vendors and contracts including licensing and renewals.
• Onboard new partners and improve data usage and spend management.
• Collaborate with global teams for efficient data infrastructure.

Skills

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Strong Academic Background

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. Your role will involve collaborating with global teams to ensure efficient management of internal data infrastructure, data contract frameworks, and relationships with external stakeholders such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Refinitiv.

The core responsibilities include managing market data vendors and contracts (licensing, renewals, usage analysis), onboarding new partners, and participating in projects to improve data usage, spend management, procurement processes, and integration of new tools.

This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a significant 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. The role requires a hands-on approach and a strong academic background.

The client is committed to offering a competitive salary and a leading benefits package, with potential bonuses for top performers.