Market Data Administrator

Summary

PLEASE NOTE - This is NOT a technical role for a Data Analyst, Data Scientist or someone with an IT background. Candidates MUST have experience in the Market Data realm and be able to administer Market Data contracts. The Market Data Administrator at S4 Market Data will oversee the administrative functions of client projects and be responsible for supporting the overall service delivery of our managed services with respective clients.

This position will manage market data service inquiries from clients as it relates to inventory management, procurement requests and renewals, and supporting the lead analyst with any project/task based related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have market data administrative experience; performing moves/adds/changes in inventory (FITS/MDSL), updating contract/pricing records, and reconciling invoices. Having a financial and/or consulting background for this role is preferred.

• Handle day-to-day administrative inquiries from internal business units and lead analysts, including entitlement requests, moves/adds/changes, inventory management, procurement/legal approval, expense allocation, and invoice reconciliation.
• Keep an updated inventory of contracts, services, pricing, users, and vendors. Perform month-end reconciliations and ensure data is accurate and current.
• Interact with client stakeholders including technology, legal, accounting/finance, HR, and investment managers. Resolve procurement issues.
• Provide client and project support for lead analysts and perform Excel analyses or data tasks as requested.
• Support lead analyst with internal client SLA reporting for meetings and deliverable updates.
• Perform business development and other duties as required by manager(s) and founder(s).

• Relevant experience in financial services, market data, or consulting. Knowledge of FITS/MDSL inventory systems.
• Experience with Market Data vendors such as Bloomberg, Fact Set, Exchanges (NYSE, ICE, etc.). Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication and task/time management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent requests.
• High energy, self‑starter, capable of working independently and within a team.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Contract
Job function:
Information Technology