Sourcing Market Data Services

Chain IQ; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Senior Market Data Analyst to enhance financial data insights and drive procurement efficiencies. In this role, you will standardize and harmonize data from multiple sources, analyze market trends, and provide actionable insights to improve decision-making. Your expertise in financial analytics and data visualization will be crucial in identifying industry standards and best practices. Join a high-performing team that values sustainability and ethical operations, and contribute to transforming procurement within organizations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

First-class benefits package

Great Place to Work certified

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in banking and market data.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment banking operations.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and structure data from various regions into a unified format.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Analytics

Data Visualization

Market Data Understanding

Bloomberg Usage

Data Harmonization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

Job description

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Title: Sourcing Market Data Services

Location: London, GB

Date: Apr 9, 2025

About Chain IQ

Chain IQ is an Independent Global Indirect Procurement company providing strategic, tactical, and operational procurement services. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Chain IQ operates from 6 main centers and 14 offices worldwide.

Our team of experts work to transform procurement within an organization utilizing our market knowledge and insights supported by innovative technology to drive procurement efficiencies.

We apply the latest risk, sustainability, and social responsibility practices to strengthen procurement resilience. Chain IQ’s approach to ESG supports ethical operations, business standards, and biodiversity whilst minimizing environmental impact.

Location: London
Job Type: Contract – 3 months
Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Market Data Analyst to standardize and harmonize financial data from multiple regional sources, analyze market trends, and provide data-driven insights.

The role involves defining data usage profiles for different banking roles, evaluating datasets for benchmarking, and conducting financial analytics.

• Standardize and structure data received from different regions and formats into a unified format.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial datasets.

Market Data Analytics & Insights:

• Analyze data and other financial sources to identify trends and patterns.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on current market data trends.

Bloomberg Profiling & Job Role Analysis:

• Develop Bloomberg usage profiles for various sell-side and buy-side roles.
• Identify essential Bloomberg functionalities for each role.
• Leverage deep knowledge of fixed income markets to provide meaningful analysis.
• Conduct benchmarking across multiple datasets to identify industry standards and best practices.
• Review agreements and extract relevant information for benchmarking and recommendations.

Additional Data Review & Analytics:

• Evaluate alternative data sources for enhanced financial insights.
• Apply data analytics techniques to improve reporting and decision-making.

Business and Market Data Services Assessment:

• Carry out business interviews to understand requirements, workflow needs, and match it to the relevant MDS product.
• Conduct a review of an MDS function and provide a maturity assessment with recommendations.

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in banking and market data.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment banking operations.
• Experience with data harmonization, standardization, and financial analytics.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large financial datasets.
• Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python, or R is a plus).

We are GreatPlaceToWorkcertified in Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Romania, Poland, and China.

We proudly offer a first-class benefits package to all employees, so come and join Chain IQ and become part of an innovative, inspiring, and high-performing team of entrepreneurs, who are globally connected and locally anchored.

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