Market Data Vendor Management Analyst - Global Hedge Fund – Lucrative Total Comp Package - Lead[...]

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund seeks a Market Data Specialist to manage data infrastructure and vendor relationships. This role entails overseeing contracts, improving data processes, and ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience and have a solid academic background.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial bonuses

Leading benefits package

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in MDM, Market Data, or Vendor Management.
• Comfortable in a lean team and hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal data infrastructure and vendor contracts.
• Oversee data licenses, renewals, and usage analysis.
• Contribute to projects enhancing data efficiency and integration.

Skills

Data Management

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Market Data Vendor Management Analyst - Global Hedge Fund – Lucrative Total Compensation Package - Leading Benefits, London (City of London)

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.

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. Your role involves managing internal data infrastructure, data contract frameworks, and relationships with external stakeholders such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Refinitiv, ensuring efficiency and smooth operations.

The role combines commercial and hands-on data and vendor management responsibilities. You will work with and manage market data vendors, oversee contracts (licensing, renewals, usage analysis), and onboard new partners. Additionally, you will contribute to major projects aimed at improving internal data usage, spend management, procurement lifecycle, and integration of new tools for the team.

This position offers the 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 junior candidates seeking to advance their careers may also be considered. Candidates must be comfortable working in a lean team and taking a hands-on approach. A strong academic background is also required.

The client is committed to offering a competitive salary, with top performers receiving substantial bonuses and a leading benefits package.