Global Market Data Lead: Strategy & Cost Optimization

Rabobank Gruppe; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthy work–life balance

Job summary

Rabobank is seeking an Expert Team Lead Market Data to lead a global team delivering reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient market data services across London, Utrecht and New York. You will set strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and oversee governance, vendors, and platforms to enable front-office excellence and business performance.

You will drive IT infrastructure efficiencies, manage vendor ecosystems, and balance cost with high-quality, compliant service delivery for a

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in market data, IT infrastructure, market data distribution and service management.
• Deep knowledge of market data platforms, industry vendors, products and licensing models.
• Proven experience in vendor management, governance and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and developing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• A structured and resilient mindset with the ability to manage priorities and drive results.
• Knowledge of market data compliance, audit processes, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing international market data team.
• Own market data platforms, vendor strategy, and governance frameworks.
• Drive cost optimization while ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery.

Skills

Market data knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Governance

Cost optimization

Analytical thinking

Structured mindset

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Rabobank is seeking an Expert Team Lead Market Data to lead a global team delivering reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient market data services across London, Utrecht and New York. You will set strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and oversee governance, vendors, and platforms to enable front-office excellence and business performance.

You will drive IT infrastructure efficiencies, manage vendor ecosystems, and balance cost with high-quality, compliant service delivery for a