Randstad Enterprise
Market Data Manager
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Job title: Market Data Commercial Manager
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Contract length: 6 months
Are you an experienced Market Data & Procurement professional looking to drive high-impact commercial negotiations across global financial markets?
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a strategic and results-driven Market Data Commercial Manager to join their Market Data Strategy team in London on a 6-month contract. In this key position, you will govern, optimise and strategically manage major vendor relationships across market data, reference data, indices and benchmark providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Governance & Negotiation: Drive high-stakes vendor negotiations and commercial evaluations alongside major index and market data suppliers
- Cost Optimisation & Budget Management: Implement cost-reduction initiatives, oversee multi-million-pound spending and secure sustainable commercial savings
- Contract & Licensing Management: Oversee licensing audits, contractual terms and supplier delivery to maintain compliance and strategic alignment
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Trading, Investments, Technology, Legal, Finance and Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance: Guarantee that vendor arrangements align with benchmark regulation and UK/EU legal frameworks
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What We Are Looking For:
- A background managing market data, procurement or commercial vendor relationships within investment banking, asset management or major data providers
- Demonstrated background delivering large-scale licensing deals covering reference data, indices and financial market products
- Strong capability in financial forecasting, budget administration and delivering systematic cost savings
- Outstanding interpersonal capabilities, analytical mindset and a highly collaborative approach to negotiation
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Are you ready to spearhead critical vendor partnerships, optimize global market data operations, and work alongside leading industry professionals within a flexible hybrid framework?
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