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Market Data Services Senior Specialist

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FactSet

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Data
    Business, Operations & Strategy
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AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant degree or experience, 2+ years in market data, strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and German language ability.
  • You will advise clients on data usage, manage agreements with suppliers, ensure compliance, set up client permissions, and support process optimizations and automation initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Law or proven multi-year practical working experience in similar position
  • +2 years working experience in a market data related position, in a vendor firm, bank or stock exchange
  • Experience with analysis of license agreements or policies is a plus
  • Good knowledge of financial markets and financial instruments
  • Strong customer orientation and excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to correspond with a diverse group of stakeholders and vendors
  • Accurate and correct working style with attention to details
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Dedicated team player and solid presentation skills
  • Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically in MS Excel
  • Understanding and interest in IT is a plus
  • Ability to work independently with high level of commitment and effective time management, also under time constraints
  • German is mandatory (or a plus for someone based in London)

Responsibilities

  • Advise customers and internal stakeholders on all kind of questions around data usage, licensing, fees and reporting
  • Work with data suppliers worldwide to get clients approved for usage of data within FactSet solutions
  • Analyze market data supplier agreements and policies and transition of rules into the FactSet product spectrum
  • Ensure compliance with source agreements and regulations and support quality assurance initiatives
  • Responsible for compliant set up of clients in FactSet systems and data permissioning
  • Support process optimizations and automation initiatives

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Market Data Services Senior Specialist?

The primary responsibility is to act as a go-to person for questions regarding market data usage, entitlements, data policies, and licensing, while also establishing good working relationships with data suppliers.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Law, or proven multi-year practical working experience in a similar position, along with at least 2 years of experience in a market data-related role.

Is experience with analyzing license agreements needed for this role?

While it is a plus, it is not strictly required; however, experience in a market data-related position is essential.

What are some key skills sought for this role?

Key skills include strong customer orientation, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and the ability to work independently.

Is knowledge of financial markets important for this job?

Yes, a good knowledge of financial markets and financial instruments is important for effectively performing the duties of this position.

Will the Market Data Services Senior Specialist work with stakeholders from other departments?

Yes, the role involves working closely with various internal teams globally, including Sales, Product Management, Legal, and Project Development.

Is proficiency in the German language mandatory for this role?

Yes, proficiency in German is mandatory or a plus for someone based in London.

Are there opportunities for process optimization and automation in this role?

Yes, the role includes supporting process optimizations and automation initiatives.

Can I work completely remote in this position?

The job supports remote work but operates in a hybrid format.

What is the role's interaction with data suppliers?

The specialist will work with data suppliers worldwide to secure client approvals for data usage within FactSet solutions.

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FactSet

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Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1978
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. For 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, our focus has always been to provide exceptional client service. From more than 60 offices in 23 countries, we’re all working together toward the goal of creating value for our clients, and we’re proud that 95% of asset managers who use FactSet continue to use FactSet, year after year. As big as we grow, as far as we reach, and as successful as we become, we stay connected to our clients and to each other.