Senior Manager, Market Data (Finance)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Market Data (Finance): Managing the strategic provision and administration of market data for the Corporate & Institutional Bank with an accent on vendor relationships, budget optimization, and licensing. Focus on designing sustainable operating models and ensuring regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.

Location: Hybrid in London (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Company

A leading UK financial institution dedicated to supporting the largest businesses across the UK and helping Britain prosper.

What you will do

• Lead a team of specialists in the strategic management, provision, and administration of Market Data.
• Engage with senior leaders to support strategic decision-making and collaborate directly with external vendors like Bloomberg and LSEG.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of market data across a portfolio of initiatives and projects.
• Implement and adapt a sustainable, cost-effective target operating model to meet evolving business needs.
• Manage large annual budgets, conduct commercial negotiations, and drive cost-reduction activities.
• Maintain awareness of and apply industry and regulatory developments regarding data governance and third-party oversight.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in market data usage, sourcing, licensing, governance, and vendor management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and delivering outcomes across multiple priorities.
• 5+ years of experience partnering with senior leaders and managing third-party risks (cyber, operational resilience).
• Experience designing or improving operating models for data or shared services teams.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory expectations within financial services or similarly regulated sectors.
• Must be based in London for hybrid office attendance.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and various share schemes.
• 30 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with dedicated support for colleagues with disabilities.