Sr. Director, Market Data Governance & Vendor Relations

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the governance of all market data operations, ensuring effective risk management, compliance, and audit readiness across the organization.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of market data: acquisition, contract negotiation, rights/usage management, and inventory stewardship.
• Serve as Broadridge's principal relationship manager with data vendors and exchanges; negotiate optimal terms and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Represent Broadridge in industry forums (e.g., FISD, CCG), advocating for the firm and shaping market data practices.
• Analyze customer needs and the competitive landscape to inform the evolution of current and future market data offerings.
• Drive new product initiatives: assess requirements, prepare ROI and business cases, and manage cross-functional launches and go-to-market plans.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Finance to introduce and commercialize new products, develop pricing strategies, optimize spend, and streamline operational workflows.
• Implement and manage efficient systems for internal market data request intake, triage, and fulfillment (e.g., through TRG Screen and Jira).
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams; oversee performance management, pay reviews, and succession planning.
• Develop and deliver market data training to ensure staff proficiency and build future bench strength.
• Enforce standardized processes, access controls, and compliance procedures for all market data assets.
• Lead the resolution of complex business issues and drive operational and financial performance improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FISD) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in market data governance, vendor/exchange relations, or similar leadership role in financial services.
• Exceptional expertise in market data lifecycle management, contractual rights, compliance, and industry regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to negotiate major data vendor and exchange contracts, manage high-value relationships, and reduce operational risk.
• Demonstrated success launching and commercializing new products or offerings; strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience managing and developing staff at the manager-of-managers level.
• Proficient in market data inventory and workflow management tools (e.g., TRG Screen, Jira).
• Outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to resolve highly complex business issues.
• Recognized as an influential, visible leader within the market data community.
• Ability to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., FISD).
• Experience in financial services with a focus on market data lifecycle management.
• Experience with industry forums and advocacy (e.g., FISD, CCG).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FISD) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in market data governance, vendor/exchange relations, or similar leadership roles in financial services.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range $170,000.00-180,000.00.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on comprehensive benefit offerings.
• A collaborative, engaging, and inclusive work environment that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work.