Market Data Strategist

Responsibilities

• Work with global exchanges, index providers, and market data vendors to review and negotiate contracts including commercials and usage rights
• Monitor the inbound flow of exchange and vendor notifications to assess their impact to Tower and triage accordingly
• Engage with internal stakeholders including members of Trading and Engineering to define and support new and existing use cases
• Design and implement robust data strategies and governance policies that align with business objectives, including identifying key market trends, analyzing competitor data, and guiding decision-making
• Manage exchange usage and reporting, audits, and compliance of market data

Qualifications

• A detailed knowledge of the language and structure of market data policies with a focus on unit of count and derived data
• A solid understanding of market data pricing models and metrics with the ability to provide alternative sourcing and contracting options
• Familiarity with global vendor platforms, products, entitlement systems such as VBD, BPIPE, EMRS, and DACS, and inventory management systems such as FITS and MDM
• Experience working with and seeing market data audits through from inception to completion
• A proven self-starter who can work independently and within a team while effectively managing multiple priorities
• Strong strategic thinker and problem solver with attention to detail
• Reliable and predictable partner who can be counted on by team members, senior staff, and external counterparties
• Relevant experience at a top buy-side (hedge fund, prop trading firm) institution

Benefits

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

Pay

Anticipated New York annual base salary range: $120,000-$170,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus

Schedule

Hybrid working opportunities