London, United Kingdom

Market Data Head/Lead

 Job Description:

My client, a prominent player in the Digital Assets sector, is looking for an experienced Market Data Head/Lead to steer the acquisition and optimization of market data management for diverse assets.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development and execution of a unified market data strategy across various exchanges and markets.
  • Design low-latency data architectures to support real-time data processing.
  • Manage relationships with key data vendors and oversee commercial agreements.
  • Ensure high-quality and normalized datasets across all data sources.
  • Optimize the market data budget and identify cost-saving measures.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain robust data delivery systems.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to market data.

The experience and skills needed

  • 10+ years of market data management experience within a trading or financial institution.
  • In-depth understanding of market data vendors and licensing models.
  • Strong knowledge of trading workflows and various asset classes.
  • Proven ability to negotiate vendor contracts and manage budgets effectively.
  • Experience with low-latency data systems and streaming technologies.

What they offer

  • Attractive compensation
  • Excellent, family orientated perks
  • Hyrbrid work arrangements

  Required Skills:

Data