About the Role:

The Team:

The role will report into our Data TransformationHead in Product Design. The team is focused on consolidating our data assets including those procured into the business and data generated by the business. The team is at the heart of shaping the future of OSTTRAand delivering efficiencies for our customer and internal functions.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Market Data Manager will be responsible for designing and implementing the technical solutions for a newly established centralised market data management function within OSTTRA. The role will cover all market data sourcing and licensing conversations with external vendors as well as ownership of entitlement and compliance frameworks associated with the onward use of the data. This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the integrity security and efficiency of market data capture storage and distribution across OSTTRAs data sources.

The Market Data Manager will:

• Design and implement robust solutions that perform procured data inventory management in collaboration with cross functional teams

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all designs and processes.

• Vendor Relationship Management:

  • Manage relationships with market data vendors ensuring favourable terms and compliance with contractual obligations.

  • Negotiate contracts renewals amendments and new requests to optimise for cost and service quality.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for vendors addressing any issues or escalations promptly.

• Compliance and Licensing Management:

  • Monitor and enforce compliance with internal market data licensing policies.

  • Ensure all data usage adheres to vendor agreements and regulatory requirements.

  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance and address any discrepancies.

• Data Governance and Quality Assurance:

  • Develop implement and maintain governance frameworks and procedures to ensure data accuracy integrity and consistency.

  • Monitor data quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Primary point of contact for all internal market data requests

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT legal compliance and business units to align market data solutions with organisational goals.

  • Provide technical expertise and support for market data-related projects and initiatives.

  • Conduct training and awareness sessions for end-users on data policies and best practices.

• Reporting and Analytics:

  • Develop and deliver regular reports on market data usage compliance and vendor performance.

  • Utilise analytics to gain insights into market data trends and inform decision-making.

  • Support strategic planning with accurate and timely data analysis.

What Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field.

• Experience in designing implementing and/or maintaining data systems and transformation processes.

• Strong understanding of data procurement and data distribution technologies.

• Proven knowledge of financial markets reference and price data and familiarity with licensing & compliance frameworks from the leading financial market data providers.

• Proficiency in query languages and well as experience in interpreting complex database structures.

• Proven experience working with strategic external stakeholders.

• Experience working with or implementing change to governance frameworks and timely status reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience in the financial services or capital markets industry.

• Prior negotiation experience at an enterprise level.

• Experience with data management or market data best practices.

• Experience with procurement systems e.g. SAP Ariba

About OSTTRA

Candidates should note that OSTTRAis an independentfirm jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group. As part of the joint venture S&P Global providesrecruitmentservices to OSTTRA - however successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA joiningour global team of more than 1200 posttrade experts.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20 years: MarkitServ Traiana TriOptima and Reset. OSTTRA is a joint venture owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.

With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows -from trade capture at the point of execution through portfolio optimization to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology playing a central role in supporting global financial markets.

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Whats In It For You

Benefits:

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

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