dubai, dubai emirate, United Arab Emirates Unknown Posted Today
$90,000 – $140,000
Manage and maintain market data services and End-of-Day pricing processes, ensuring reliable access to accurate and timely market information across the business.
Oversee relationships with approximately 50 market data vendors, exchanges, brokers and service providers, including contract negotiations, renewals, user access and compliance requirements.
Manage market data procurement, licensing and cost optimisation, monitoring usage and identifying opportunities to reduce costs while ensuring alignment with business requirements.
Support trading, analytics, risk, finance and operations teams by coordinating data requests, resolving data issues and ensuring continuity of critical market data services.
Implement and improve processes for market data governance, contract and licence management, entitlement management, inventory tracking, cost allocation, reporting and internal controls.
Lead market data projects, system enhancements, onboarding of new data sources and coordination with IT and relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications & Competencies required
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional qualifications related to Financial Markets, Market Data Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, or Project Management would be advantageous.
3-10 years of experience in market data management, market data operations, vendor management, data procurement, or a related function within a commodity trading, financial services, energy trading, banking, or capital markets environment.
Proven experience managing market data vendors, contracts, licensing agreements, and entitlement processes.
Experience working with trading, risk, finance, operations and technology teams in a fast-paced environment.
IT-Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau.
Knowledge of SQL and data analysis tools.
Familiarity with market data platforms such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv/LSEG, ICE Data Services, CME, Platts, Argus, or similar providers.
Experience with data inventory, contract management, procurement, and reporting systems.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Soft Skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
Proactive, solution-oriented and able to work independently.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive process improvements across functions.
Reliable, adaptable and able to perform effectively under pressure.