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

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund is seeking a Market Data Management Analyst to support its data team. This role involves vendor management, overseeing contracts, and improving data usage within the organization. Candidates should possess 2-5 years' experience in a relevant field and a strong academic background. The client offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Market Data Analyst or Vendor Management Analyst (2-5 years).
• Hands-on approach in a lean team.
• Ability to collaborate globally with various functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage market data vendors and oversee contracts.
• Catalyze onboarding of new partners and improve internal data usage.
• Participate in spend management and procurement lifecycle.

Skills

Data Management

Vendor Management

Communication

Project Management

Education

Strong Academic Background

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Refinitiv

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 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 role combines commercial and hands-on data and vendor management responsibilities. The hire will manage market data vendors, oversee contracts (licensing, renewals, usage analysis), and facilitate onboarding of new partners. Additionally, you will participate in projects to improve internal data usage, spend management, procurement lifecycle, and the integration of new tools.

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 advance may also be considered. Candidates must be willing to work in a lean team and take a hands-on approach. A strong academic background is preferred.

The client is committed to offering a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package to the successful candidate.