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

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund based in Newport is seeking a Market Data Specialist to enhance their internal data management and vendor relationships. This role involves working in a collaborative team and offers significant career growth for individuals with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits are available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as MDM / Market Data Analyst / Vendor Management Analyst.
• Hands-on approach.
• Exceptional juniors may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing market data vendors and contracts.
• Onboarding new partners.
• Improving data usage and spend management.

Skills

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Relationship 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 consisting 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 core responsibilities include managing market data vendors and related contracts (licensing, renewals, usage analysis), onboarding new partners, and playing a key role in projects to improve internal data usage, spend management, procurement lifecycle, and integration of new tools.

This role offers 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 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 with significant increases for the right candidate, along with industry-leading benefits and performance bonuses.