Analyst - Market Data Services

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with major index providers (e.g., MSCI, FTSE Russell, S&P Dow Jones, Bloomberg, ICE) regarding data licensing, platform enablement, data quality issues and methodology changes.
• Negotiate terms for new services including indexes, research agreements and other market data providing intellectual property and market-based services.
• Help create, track and maintain an index inventory of licensed data sets across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to vendor licensing agreements and data usage policies.
• Partner with investment teams, operations, risk, and compliance to ensure index data supports firm-wide workflows.
• Responsible for monitoring the contract renewal process and notifying appropriate partners.
• Work with the Market Data Operations Finance team to support invoice processing, reconciliation and order processing to ensure billing accuracy.
• Responsible for contract life cycle from negotiation of commercial terms and fees through legal review, supplier risk and finalization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 to 5 years' experience related to market and reference data vendors and services, industry trends and contract negotiation.
• Experience with market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE, FactSet).
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to multi-task with appropriate prioritization.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Results driven with attention to detail and the ability to move quickly and multi-task, while staying organized.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills and ability to engage effectively with all levels within the firm.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 365; experience with Coupa and Optimize Spend a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Coupa and Optimize Spend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and valuable range of total rewards-monetary and non-monetary.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan with a generous match.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits.
• Employee stock investment program.
• Learning resources and career development programs.
• Reimbursement for certain education expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental & caregiving leave, bereavement, volunteering, floating holidays).
• Wellbeing programs.
• Three weeks paid time off in the first year.
• Onsite fitness and recreation centers at certain locations.
• Onsite cafeteria at certain locations.