Data Engineer

Saigepartners; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners is partnering with a growing organization seeking a Market Data Analyst to join its Market Data team. This onsite role is based in Champaign, IL and targets $95k-$115k base (negotiable based on experience).

It combines financial markets, technology, and process improvement to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will support market data operations, drive automation, collaborate with stakeholders, and translate business needs into technical specifications, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with financial market data and market data operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Knowledge of process improvement, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience supporting projects and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with SQL, Python, Power BI or other automation tools is a plus.
• Ability to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for market data operations and resolve market data-related issues.
• Participate in business-as-usual (BAU) activities while managing small to large-scale projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and implement innovative technology solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional requirements for development teams.
• Recommend new tools, processes, and strategies that enhance operational performance.
• Define and document new system functionality to improve daily operations.
• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to knowledge management best practices.
• Monitor operational risks, identify potential issues early, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Communicate effectively with market data users, subscribers, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality service and successful project delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project experience

SQL

Python

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business/IS/CS or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

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Market Data Analyst

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Type: Direct Hire

This is an onsite position based out of Champaign, IL, ideally targeting $95k-$115k/base (negotiable based on experience).

Saige Partners is partnering with a growing organization seeking a Market Data Analyst to join its Market Data team. This role is ideal for an analytical professional who enjoys working at the intersection of financial markets, technology, and process improvement. You'll support business-critical market data operations while driving automation initiatives, improving workflows, and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to deliver innovative solutions. If you're passionate about financial market data, operational excellence, and leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day support for market data operations and resolve market data-related issues.
• Participate in business-as-usual (BAU) activities while managing small to large-scale projects.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and implement innovative technology solutions that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into detailed functional requirements for development teams.
• Recommend new tools, processes, and strategies that enhance operational performance.
• Define and document new system functionality to improve daily operations.
• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to knowledge management best practices.
• Monitor operational risks, identify potential issues early, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Communicate effectively with market data users, subscribers, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality service and successful project delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with financial market data, market data operations, or financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
• Knowledge of process improvement, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across both technical and business teams.
• Experience supporting projects and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, or other automation tools is a plus.
• Ability to identify risks, make informed recommendations, and drive continuous improvement.

Why Join Through Saige Partners?

At Saige Partners, we are committed to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding organizations. We take a consultative approach to recruiting, helping candidates find opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers.