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

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund seeks a dedicated Market Data Specialist to join their Data team in Gloucester. The role involves vendor management, data contract oversight, and collaboration with key stakeholders to improve internal data infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and a strong academic background, with opportunities for significant impact and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in MDM, Market Data Analyst, or Vendor Management.
• Hands-on approach and comfort working in a lean team.
• Exceptional candidates for junior roles may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage market data vendors and oversee contracts.
• Facilitate onboarding of new partners.
• Contribute to projects enhancing internal data usage and procurement lifecycle.

Skills

Data Management

Vendor Management

Data Infrastructure Improvement

Education

Strong academic background

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Refinitiv

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a global, multi-billion dollar AUM, multi-strategy hedge fund, is looking to hire a dedicated 'Market Data Specialist' to join their global Data team.

Working within a lean team of leading professionals in the buy-side data space, you will report directly to the Global Head of Data. Your role involves collaborating with various global functions to manage and improve 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. You 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 the integration of new tools for the team.

This is an excellent 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, or 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 comfortable working in a lean team and taking a hands-on approach. A strong academic background is required.

The client is committed to offering a competitive salary package, with potential for significant bonuses and industry-leading benefits, reflecting the importance of this role.