Market Data and Information Manager - London

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading asset management firm seeking a highly skilled Market Data and Information Manager to shape and implement their strategic approach to market data services. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency across a global firm with over $30 billion in assets under management, collaborating with experienced professionals in information, research, and technology to support investment teams and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• As the Market Data and Information Manager, you will:

  • Develop and Execute Strategy: Lead the development of a cohesive market data strategy, blending third-party and in-house tools to deliver innovative, high-value solutions for the firm.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite, to ensure data solutions align with user needs and strategic goals.

  • Vendor and Contract Management: Oversee vendor relationships with major providers (e.g., Bloomberg, MSCI, S&P Global) by negotiating complex multi-year, multi-million-pound contracts and ensuring service quality and compliance.

  • Performance Optimization: Lead vendor performance evaluations against KPIs, assess risks, manage vendor audits, and maintain compliance with contractual terms, driving value from every contract.

  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of market data and vendor management professionals across international offices, fostering expertise and a collaborative approach.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with diverse teams (Legal, Product, Investment, Client Services) to align market data initiatives with organizational priorities, enhance data accessibility, and streamline cost management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have:

  • Extensive, Stable Experience: At least 10 years in market data and information management within asset management or financial services, with a focus on equity and multi-asset environments. Candidates must demonstrate long-term, permanent roles within asset management firms, rather than contracting positions.

  • Equity Market Knowledge: Strong experience working with equities, with an understanding of stock selection processes and the factors that drive investment decisions in equity markets.

  • Vendor Management Expertise: Demonstrated success in managing strategic vendor relationships, negotiating complex data agreements, and ensuring optimal performance.

  • Strategic Insight and Problem-Solving: A track record of creating data strategies that enhance business value, along with the adaptability to solve complex challenges.

  • Stakeholder Management Skills: Proven ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with senior-level stakeholders across multiple departments.

  • Project and Budget Management: Strong skills in leading data-related projects, managing budgets, and driving cost efficiencies.

  Please apply to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com