Category Lead and Sr Sourcing Manager, MDS (Fintech)

TL;DR

Category Lead and Sr Sourcing Manager (Market Data Services): Managing the strategic sourcing, commercial oversight, and governance of Index, Exchange, and Ratings Data portfolios with an accent on vendor negotiation and budget optimization. Focus on developing portfolio roadmaps, resolving complex licensing disputes, and ensuring data solutions align with global investment strategies.

Location: Hybrid (Atlanta, New York, or Houston). Must spend at least four full days each week working in an hirify.global office.

Salary: $170,000 – $195,000 annually (New York City)

Company

One of the world’s leading independent global investment firms dedicated to rethinking possibilities for its clients.

What you will do

• Own the global Index, Exchange, and Ratings Data portfolio, including strategy, delivery, and commercial oversight.
• Lead senior vendor relationships and negotiate enterprise contracts, pricing, and licensing terms.
• Manage global market data budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Drive cost optimization, vendor rationalization, and value realization initiatives.
• Collaborate with technology, legal, and finance teams to ensure compliant and fit-for-purpose data solutions.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Market Data Services professionals.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Market Data Services within asset management, investment management, banking, or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of index data, benchmark administration, exchange data, and ratings data commercial licensing models.
• Proven experience managing large-scale market data budgets and complex global vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• 100% 401(K) matching up to the first 6% with discretionary supplemental contributions.
• Flexible paid time off and parental leave benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.