Market Data Services Manager - VP
Position Summary
A leading global financial institution is seeking a Market Data Services Manager (VP level) to lead its market data strategy, vendor management, and compliance initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in financial data products, licensing, and supplier negotiations. You will play a key role in shaping the firm's global market data strategy, ensuring compliance, and optimizing spend across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of global strategies for market data sourcing, licensing, and compliance.
- Manage relationships and negotiations with key market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, S&P, Moody's).
- Oversee compliance with licensing agreements and support audits from exchanges and data providers.
- Analyze and document third-party data usage across systems, applications, and business units.
- Develop and enforce policies to ensure effective and compliant data consumption.
- Evaluate and implement tools to monitor and reduce licensing risk and exposure.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, legal, technology, and business units.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure updates are reflected in systems like COUPA and SPEND.
- Deliver executive-level briefings and presentations on market data strategy and performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in market data management within financial services.
- Strong knowledge of financial data products and licensing models.
- Proven experience managing strategic vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
- Familiarity with compliance tools and supplier access systems (e.g., DACS, EMRS).
- Experience with inventory and spend management tools (e.g., SPEND, COUPA).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Ability to lead cross-functional and global teams in a matrixed environment.
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