Senior Data Vendor and Sourcing Specialist

G-Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior Data Specialist to oversee data acquisition and drive innovation in financial data research. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data research within the financial industry, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Python and Tableau. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, mentoring team members, and ensuring a supportive data environment for high-level research. The firm offers competitive compensation and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plus annual bonus

Lunch provided

30 days annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Informal dress code

Comprehensive healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data acquisition and analysis in the financial industry, preferably at a Tier 1 bank or top buy-side institution.
• Proven track record of sourcing financial data sets and developing vendor relationships.
• Excellent skills in building internal and external stakeholder networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of team capabilities in financial data.
• Ensure the data environment supports the firm's research function.
• Mentor and develop colleagues while coordinating projects.

Skills

Data acquisition

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics or related field

Postgraduate or professional qualification like CFA

Tools

Python

Tableau

Job description

The Team

The Data Research and Delivery team is part of G Research’s quantitative research function. We are responsible for the company’s research data assets, overseeing the lifecycle of data products from discovery through to the supervision of the commercial aspects of production. We serve as the bridge between the firm’s quantitative research function and external suppliers of data.

Main Functions

• Responsibility for the composition of the data estate ensuring that it is well‑aligned with the research divisions’ short‑ and long‑term requirements.
• Maintaining a knowledge base of the global financial and other related data industries, ensuring that data sources are discoverable, well‑categorised, well‑documented and easily available.
• Engaging proactively with the data industry to better understand and influence product roadmaps and key industry trends.
• Engaging cross‑group on the operational aspects of the data lifecycle to ensure legal and commercial requirements are efficient, compliant and scalable.

The Role

We are looking for a specialist in the financial data space to take a leading role in developing the team’s capabilities. Working with senior leadership in the research division you will be responsible for ensuring our data environment supports our world‑class research function.

Building on your established network you will strengthen strategic ties across the industry and help drive innovation in response to the evolving data landscape. You will play an active role in ensuring data research projects progress smoothly and that communication with vendors and partners is well‑coordinated.

As a senior member of the team you will lead by example, taking responsibility for mentoring and developing colleagues and representing the team’s work in division‑wide functions.

Who Are We Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in data acquisition, research and analysis within the financial industry, either in a Tier 1 bank or a top buy‑side institution.
• A proven track record of sourcing and acquiring financial and finance‑adjacent data sets and forging long‑term relationships with data vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to proactively and strategically build strong internal and external stakeholder networks.
• A creative problem‑solver and strong negotiator.
• The capacity to work autonomously and collaborate in a multi‑functional team, along with experience leading projects and a willingness to nurture the skills of others.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in statistical software such as Python and data‑visualization tools such as Tableau (benefit).
• Familiarity with database management, data manipulation, data warehousing and data delivery solutions.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics or a related field.
• A finance‑related postgraduate or professional qualification such as the CFA (benefit).

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus.
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar.
• 30 days annual leave.
• 9 % company pension contributions.
• Informal dress code and excellent work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Monthly Company Events

G‑Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas‑driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in the relevant section.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

• Purchasing
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• ATS
• HR Sourcing
• Supply Chain Experience
• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Negotiation
• Contracts
• Recruiting

Employment Type / Experience / Vacancy

Full Time

Years of experience: [number]

Vacancy: 1