Market Data Services Director

Overview

As Market Data Services Director, you will lead the global Market Data category strategy within the Enterprise Sourcing Office to optimize data sourcing and supplier engagements. You will shape scalable, high‑impact operations across real-time and reference data to support investment decisions and risk analysis. You will partner with senior leaders to balance cost, quality, and risk, driving measurable value and enterprise-wide alignment. This role offers leadership at scale, data-driven decision making, and the chance to influence licensing and governance. You will build high-performing teams and advance strategic supplier relationships within a dynamic, mission-driven culture.

Pay / Benefits

• generous time-away and health benefits from day one
• flexible work options
• 2-for-1 matching gifts for charitable contributions
• annual grants for organizations you love
• on-demand professional development resources
• retirement contribution (Capital contributes 15%)

Responsibilities

• Define and execute coordinated Market Data Services category strategies aligned to enterprise priorities
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and strategic relationships with data providers
• Oversee vendor management, licensing considerations, and risk governance
• Influence demand, budget allocations, and cost optimization across the firm
• Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure aligned supplier engagement across business groups
• Evolve an integrated service delivery and supplier engagement model for scalable operations
• Develop leadership capabilities and build high-performing, multi-level teams
• Provide strategic guidance on data infrastructure, platforms, and workflows

Key requirements

• Extensive experience leading Market Data categories and supplier management at scale
• Proven track record in enterprise-level sourcing strategies and negotiations
• Ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence decisions
• Strong leadership experience with team development
• Strategic and commercial mindset with market condition assessment
• Knowledge of RFP/RFI processes, contract negotiation, and risk mitigation
• Strong communication skills for executive engagement
• Proficiency with sourcing tools and data analysis for real-time/reference data delivery

• leadership
• influence and collaboration
• strategic thinking
• Market Data platforms
• data services
• supplier lifecycle management

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