Associate Content Specialist- Real Time Datafeeds

FactSet Research Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The option to work in a flexible work/

Health, life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Family leave

Flexible work accommodations

Global volunteerism & sustainability

Learning & development time

Business Resource Groups

Job summary

FactSet, a leader in financial data and analytics, is seeking an Associate Content Specialist to support real-time market data across its product suite in New York. You will test new functionality, review provider notifications, and help ensure data accuracy while collaborating with Engineering and Operations.

You'll develop expertise in content areas, resolve data issues, and contribute to process improvements, with occasional evening hours to support Asia-Pacific coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analysis or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial markets and market data concepts.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude).
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other programming languages.
• Ability to learn new concepts, technologies, and processes quickly.
• Attention to detail with data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate new real-time market data content and functionality.
• Support onboarding, maintenance, and enhancement of real-time data across FactSet products.
• Review provider notifications and assess impacts of content, market, and feed changes.
• Investigate data anomalies with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Define, document, and validate business rules for content onboarding and maintenance.
• Collaborate to improve workflows, processes, and client experience.
• Take ownership of tasks and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop subject matter expertise and serve as a data resource.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data quality focus

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations.

Your Team's Impact

The Real Time Price Development team is responsible for onboarding, maintaining, and enhancing the real-time market data that powers FactSet's products. Working closely with Engineering and Operations teams, the group helps ensure data is accurately integrated, monitored, and delivered to clients.

As FactSet continues to grow its real time market data business, this team plays a critical role in delivering reliable, high-quality data that investment professionals rely on to make informed decisions every day.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Content Specialist, you will help maintain and enhance the real-time market data used across FactSet's products. You'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams to test new functionality, investigate data issues, and ensure data is accurate and functioning as expected. In this role, you will review market data provider notifications, assess the impact of market and content changes, validate newly developed functionality, analyze data anomalies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data quality and process improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in financial markets, data, and technology who enjoys problem-solving and wants to make a direct impact on the quality of information delivered to FactSet clients. The role also requires flexibility to work evening hours as needed to support Asia-Pacific market coverage.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate new real-time market data content and functionality to ensure data accuracy and quality.
• Support the onboarding, maintenance, and enhancement of real-time market data across FactSet products.
• Review market data provider notifications and assess the impact of content, market, and feed changes.
• Investigate data anomalies and partner with Engineering and Operations teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Define, document, and validate business rules and data requirements for content onboarding and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, processes, and the overall client experience.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop subject matter expertise in assigned content areas and serve as a resource for data-related questions.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Analysis or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial markets and market data concepts.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude) to support research, problem-solving, content creation and day-to-day productivity.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other programming languages, a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts, technologies, and processes quickly.
• Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

• The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
• Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, and family leave.
• Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging. Learn more about our benefits here .

Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

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