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

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

Job summary

A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a Market Data Specialist to join their dynamic Data team in Reading. This pivotal role involves vendor management, data infrastructure enhancement, and collaboration with top professionals in the industry. The firm offers significant salary increases, substantial bonuses, and robust industry-leading benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates eager to make an impactful contribution in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Large bonuses

Industry-leading benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in market data roles (MDM, Market Data Analyst, Vendor Management Analyst).
• Comfortable in a lean team with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage market data vendors, handle contracts, licensing, and renewals.
• Contribute to improving internal data usage and spend management.
• Collaborate with global functions on data infrastructure.

Skills

Data Management

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Collaborative Teamwork

Education

Strong Academic Background

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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 'Market Data Specialist' to sit within their global Data team.

The role involves working as part of a lean team with leading professionals in buy-side data. You will report directly to the Global Head of Data and collaborate with global functions to manage and improve internal data infrastructure, data contracts, and relationships with external stakeholders such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Refinitiv.

The position combines commercial and hands-on data and vendor management responsibilities. You will manage market data vendors, handle contracts, licensing, renewals, and usage analysis, as well as onboarding new partners. You will also contribute to major projects aimed at improving internal data usage, spend management, procurement lifecycle, and integrating new tools for the team.

This is an opportunity to join a highly 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 firm is committed to offering a competitive salary package, including a significant salary increase for the successful candidate, large bonuses, and industry-leading benefits.