Location: London (City) – Hybrid Working
Drive Commercial Value Across a Global Market Data Portfolio
Are you a market data expert with a passion for vendor management, commercial negotiations, and stakeholder engagement?
We’re looking for an experienced Market Data Vendor Manager to take ownership of a global portfolio of strategic market data suppliers, helping shape vendor strategy, optimise spend, and deliver commercial value across a complex international business.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll sit at the intersection of procurement, technology, data, and business strategy – working with senior stakeholders and leading critical supplier relationships that support investment, research, trading, and operational teams worldwide.
The Opportunity
As Market Data Vendor Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing key vendor relationships, leading complex commercial negotiations, and driving best‑in‑class contract and supplier management practices.
You will also play a pivotal role in shaping vendor strategy, challenging demand, identifying cost optimisation opportunities, and ensuring the business maximises value from its market data investments.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy influencing senior stakeholders, and have deep knowledge of the market data landscape, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage a portfolio of strategic market data vendors and supplier relationships
- Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract renewals
- Develop and execute vendor strategies aligned to business priorities
- Drive cost optimisation, value creation, and commercial performance
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and challenge demand
- Oversee contract lifecycle management and renewal planning
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and procurement controls
- Deliver commercial insights, reporting, and performance metrics
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency
- Support innovation initiatives, including the adoption of AI and data‑driven decision‑making tools
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience managing market data vendors, contracts, and commercial relationships
- Some experience of people / line management
- Deep understanding of market data products, licensing models, and the vendor landscape
- Proven track record delivering successful negotiations and commercial outcomes
- Experience managing complex contract renewal pipelines and supplier portfolios
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience operating within regulated, global, or highly complex organisations
- A proactive approach to process improvement and operational excellence
Why Join?
- Manage relationships with some of the world’s leading market data providers
- Influence commercial strategy across a global organisation
- Work with senior stakeholders in a highly visible role
- Drive meaningful cost optimisation and value creation initiatives
- Be part of a forward‑thinking team embracing innovation, automation, and AI
- Enjoy significant autonomy, responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth
Ready to shape the future of market data vendor management?
If you are passionate about commercial excellence, supplier strategy, and delivering value through effective vendor partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
***applicants must be based in the UK and hold current and valid UK Right to Work***
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