Market Data Analyst

Schonfeld; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Schonfeld, based in New York, is seeking a Market Data Analyst to manage sourcing, licensing, and entitlements of market data. The ideal candidate will oversee compliance with vendor agreements, manage vendor relationships (including Bloomberg and LSEG), and maintain accurate data inventory. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in finance or business, 2-5 years in market data, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Bloomberg EMRS and Refinitiv DACS. The role offers a competitive salary of $120,000 to $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in market data, data operations, or a related role.
• Experience at a hedge fund, asset manager, or financial services firm.
• Hands-on experience with data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day user entitlements and compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships including licensing and onboarding.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and data integrity controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of financial data

Knowledge of data vendors

Experience with AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business

Tools

Bloomberg EMRS

Refinitiv DACS

Optimize Spend

SQL

Scripting experience

Job description

Schonfeld's Enterprise Data team is looking for a Market Data Analyst to manage the sourcing, licensing, and entitlements of market data across global vendors, exchanges, and brokers. You'll support Schonfeld’s quantitative, fundamental, tactical, and macro portfolio managers in managing access to datasets across multiple asset classes and regions.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day‑to‑day user entitlements, usage tracking, and compliance with vendor agreements and exchange rules
• Manage vendor relationships (Bloomberg, LSEG, etc.), including licensing, onboarding, and cost optimization
• Help manage exchange audits and compliance queries, ensuring accurate usage reporting and timely resolution with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Maintain inventory accuracy within the Optimize Spend platform while driving cost transparency and consolidation opportunities
• Monitor data usage, troubleshoot discrepancies, and enforce data integrity controls
• Maintain documentation of data sources, workflows, and governance processes

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business
• 2–5 years in market data, data operations, or a related role at a hedge fund, asset manager, or financial services firm
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Deep understanding of financial data, data vendors, and their licensing structures
• Hands‑on experience with Bloomberg EMRS, Refinitiv DACS, and Optimize Spend
• SQL and/or scripting experience is a plus
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and decision‑making

Who We Are

Schonfeld is a global multi‑manager hedge fund that strives to deliver industry‑leading risk‑adjusted returns for our investors. We leverage both internal and external portfolio manager teams around the world, seeking to capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We draw from decades of experience and a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics to invest across four main strategies: Quant, Tactical, Fundamental Equity and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income.

Our Culture

At Schonfeld, we’ll invest in you. Attracting and retaining top talent is at the heart of what we do, because we believe that exceptional outcomes begin with exceptional people. We foster a culture where talent is empowered to continually learn, innovate and pursue ambitious goals. We are teamwork‑oriented, collaborative and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning and educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact. We encourage community through internal networks, external partnerships and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm’s walls.

Compensation

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $120,000 and $150,000. It may also be eligible for additional compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Schonfeld are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.