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

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

Job summary

A global hedge fund seeks a Market Data Specialist to join their Data team. This role involves managing relationships with market data vendors, overseeing contracts, and improving internal data processes. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years in the sector with a strong academic background, contributing to a collaborative and impactful environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Large bonuses for top performers

Industry-leading benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as Market Data Analyst or similar role.
• Experience with vendors like Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv desirable.
• Comfortable in a lean team and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage market data vendors and contracts, oversee onboarding.
• Collaborate on improving data usage and spend management.
• Participate in major projects to integrate new tools.

Skills

Data Management

Vendor Management

Contract Management

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. You will collaborate with various global functions to ensure efficient management 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. You will work with and manage market data vendors, handle all relevant contracts (licensing, renewals, usage analysis), and oversee onboarding of new partners. Additionally, you will play a key role in major projects aimed at improving internal data usage, spend management, procurement lifecycle, and the integration of new tools for the team.

This is an 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 step up 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, including a significant increase over the candidate's current salary, with top performers receiving large bonuses and industry-leading benefits.