Vendor Data Operations and Content Sr Specialist

Cboe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vendor Data Operations and Content Sr Specialist to join their dynamic Risk and Market Analytics Group. This role involves ensuring data accuracy, supporting data analysis, and collaborating with product owners and technology teams to enhance data integrity and standardization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial markets, with at least 5 years of experience in data operations. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in a fast-paced environment while contributing to innovative data solutions that drive market insights and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Annual variable pay program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Data Operations within financial markets across multiple asset classes.
• Proficiency with SQL and RDBMSs like SQL Server and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to data sourcing and ensure vendor reporting requirements are met.
• Automate repetitive tasks and streamline data usage reporting.

Skills

Data Operations

Financial Markets

SQL

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description:

Summary: Cboe Data Vantage is a data and analytics division of Cboe with a broad suite of sophisticated products and services designed to help clients navigate the markets. The Vendor Data Operations and Content Sr Specialist will work within the Risk and Market Analytics Group (“RMA”). The role will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy and integrity, supporting data analysis and reporting for RMA with respect to global markets content: including, but not limited to market data, reference, and fundamental data, the (“content”); provided by internal sources, external exchanges and/or third-party vendors, the (“data providers”).

Responsibilities

Product Operations – Vendor Data Sourcing & Onboarding Obligations

• Contribute to Data Sourcing activities including but not limited to:
  • working with Product Owners and Global Product Data Sourcing to analyze data requirements
  • identifying suitable source data from data providers.
• Work with Product Owners to ensure content is appropriately represented in requirements specifications.
• Assist with content onboarding in collaboration with Product Owners and Technology Teams.
• Ensure vendor reporting requirements are met by collecting and consolidating usage reports within RMA and working with Cboe Procurement and Vendor Management on timely report submission/user declaration.

Product Operations – Content and Process Standardization, and Data Flow Mapping

• Support all content initiatives for data integrity and normalization.
• Work with Product Owners and Technology Teams to develop/harmonize, document, and maintain standardized internal distribution (intra-Cboe Data Vantage) data flow mapping.
• Work with Product Owners and Technology Teams to help develop/harmonize, document and maintain standardized external distribution (customer) data models for content.
• Centrally document all content used throughout RMA (including maintaining details of supported features/vendor specs/).
• Document and work with Technology teams to standardize exchange and vendor reporting.

Product Operations – Process and Workflow Automation

• Automate repetitive tasks and use AI where possible to boost efficiency.
• Streamline data usage reporting with automated and AI-driven processes.
• Leverage automation and AI tools for accurate and efficient reporting.

Data Providers’ Content Expertise

• Provide data analysis support to Product Owners and Technology Teams
• Understand content use cases to support Product Owners and Development Teams’ technical content specialists, e.g. in relation to Cboe Ticker Plant.
• Contribute to the tracking and review of Exchange and Vendor Driven Changes for data provider’s specifications and content changes and raise with product and development teams to appraise and implement as required.
• Contribute to data provider policy changes tracking and review by Global Product Data Licensing.
• Provide content related training to internal teams.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a STEM field

· Experience in a market data role in the financial markets

Essential Skills/Experience:

· At least 5 years’ experience of working in Data Operations within financial markets across multiple asset classes.

· Domain expertise in Financial Markets (Experience in more than one of: Market Data; Reference Data; Risk, Compliance and/or Financial Technology).

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Vigorous desire to become an expert on content across RMA products

· Proficiency with SQL and RDBMSs, e.g., SQL Server, MySQL

· Ability to establish strong and productive working relationships across departments

· Ability to work well in a global, dynamic team-oriented environment as well as ability to work well independently

· Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively across projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

· Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

· Strong attention to detail

Desirable Skills/Experience:

· Proficient in JIRA and Confluence (OR Similar).

· Proficiency with Windows, Linux command line.

· Familiar with software development and change management best practices.

About Cboe

At Cboe, we lead the industry globally in tradeable products and services. We are committed to developing innovative products, delivering unparalleled service and offering cutting-edge trading technology. A career at Cboe means the chance to work for the industry leader and have a direct impact on Cboe’s continued success in the marketplace. The industry and technology professionals that make up the Cboe team are focused on keeping innovation and competition alive in the securities markets. We capitalize on our mix of seasoned and new talent to solve problems and bring solutions.

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Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $97,750-$120,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

US Geographic Differentials:

• 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA
• 115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA
• 120%: Boston MA, Washington DC
• 125%: New York City NY
• 130%: San Francisco CA

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.

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