Data and Research Management Analyst

Jain Global LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jain Global LLC in New York, NY, is seeking a Data and Research Management Analyst to join the Vendor Management team on-site in Midtown Manhattan. You will manage the data and research portfolio, maintain subscriptions, users, services and entitlements, and ensure accurate inventory and governance processes.

The role involves processing market data adds/changes/transfers, reconciling vendor invoices, supporting accruals and spend reporting, and contributing to budgeting and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years in market data administration or vendor management in financial services.
• Hands-on experience with Optimize Spend (FITS).
• Proficient in Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP) and data analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain market data inventory, subscriptions, users, services, and entitlements; ensure governance.
• Process market data adds/changes/transfers; maintain audit trails.
• Review and reconcile vendor invoices; coordinate with Finance and stakeholders.
• Support accruals, spend reporting, and budget tracking.
• Reconcile entitlement reports; identify optimization opportunities.
• Produce operational metrics related to inventory, spending, and vendor activity.
• Assist contract renewals by validating inventory, usage, and billing.
• Maintain documentation of data sources, workflows, and governance processes.
• Manage and support exchange audits and compliance queries.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve data quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Optimize Spend (FITS)

Excel

Bloomberg

LSEG

FactSet

S&P Global

Morningstar

Job description

## Data and Research Management AnalystApply: New York, New York: Full time: Posted 11 Days Ago: JR100546## Job Description:**Data and Research Management Analyst****Location:** New York, NY (on-site, Midtown Manhattan) **Department:** Data & Research Management **Reports To:** Global Head of Vendor Management**About the Role**Jain Global is seeking a Data and Research Management Analyst to join its Vendor Management team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the firm's data and research portfolio, with primary ownership of inventory management and invoice processing across a global vendor base.Working closely with Finance, Technology, and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure data and research assets are accurately maintained, vendor invoices are processed efficiently, and operational data supports effective financial controls and decision-making.This position is ideal for an organized, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced investment management environment and has hands-on experience with Optimize Spend (FITS).**Responsibilities*** Maintain the firm's data and research inventory, ensuring the accuracy of subscriptions, users, services, and entitlements within Optimize Spend (FITS).* Process market data adds, changes, transfers, and terminations while maintaining complete audit trails.* Review, validate, reconcile, allocate, and coordinate payment of vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies with vendors, Finance, and internal stakeholders.* Support monthly accruals, spend reporting, and budget tracking activities.* Reconcile vendor entitlement reports against internal records and identify opportunities for optimization.* Produce operational reporting, forecasting and metrics related to inventory, spending, and vendor activity.* Partner with Vendor Management peers during contract renewals by validating inventory, usage, and billing information.* Maintain documentation of data sources, workflows, and governance processes.* Manage and support exchange audits and compliance queries. Extra consideration for exchange contract management experience.* Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and enhance operational efficiency.**Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.* 3-5 years of experience in market data administration, vendor management, or market data operations within a hedge fund, asset manager, investment bank, or other financial services firm.* Hands-on experience with Optimize Spend (FITS) from The Roberts Group.* Experience managing market data inventories and processing vendor invoices.* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.* Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.* Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.**Preferred Experience*** Working knowledge of data and research vendors, including Bloomberg, LSEG, FactSet, ICE, S&P Global, Morningstar, among others.* Experience supporting market data governance, licensing, or entitlement management.* Working knowledge of reporting and visualization tools.* Cross-functional experience with Finance, Procurement, and Technology teams.**What You'll Bring*** A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to operational excellence.* Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.* The ability to build effective relationships across business and support functions.* A continuous improvement mindset focused on automation, efficiency, and scalability.Jain Global offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-performing environment supporting a global investment platform. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the firm's data and research operations are well-governed, efficient, and positioned to support continued growth.**Compensation**Jain Global offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.