Senior Manager Market Data & Vendor Management

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an on-site client team, ensuring seamless delivery against agreed performance and savings targets.
• Build and sustain trusted client relationships, deeply understanding their business requirements and market data environment.
• Lead contract negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives with MDS vendors to secure optimal commercial terms and alignment with client objectives.
• Drive MDS initiatives including demand management, cost optimization, and process efficiency programs.
• Provide expert guidance on licensing, contract compliance, and best practices in vendor management.
• Oversee market data inventories, ordering and cancellation workflows, and invoice validation processes to ensure financial and operational accuracy.
• Maintain industry awareness to identify innovation and displacement opportunities in the MDS landscape.
• Deliver accurate reports and analyses to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate sourcing standards, tools, and governance processes.

Your Profile

• University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience working with market data vendors and services , ideally within financial services, procurement, or consulting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with proven success influencing senior executives.
• Deep understanding of sourcing tools, vendor management systems, and market data workflows.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience managing complex vendor portfolios and leading teams across multiple locations.
• Desirable: familiarity with UK contract law and market data licensing models.
• Proactive, adaptable, and highly collaborative team player with a passion for driving efficiency and value.

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