Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect)

About the role

The Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect) within FactSet’s Sales Engineering team is responsible for delivering innovative solutions to top-tier clients using FactSet’s real-time market data products. This role involves collaborating with Sales, Technology, and Product teams to shape business outcomes and drive transformation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client-facing expert for FactSet’s real-time market data stack, advising on enterprise-scale business needs and competitive solutions.
• Conduct workflow and requirements analysis using FactSet’s Blueprinting methodology to identify pain points and recommend improvements in technology and processes.
• Map current and target state architectures, preparing solution documentation, integration plans, and statements of work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design transformative operating models for asset management, sell-side, wealth advisory, and retail business functions.
• Produce high-quality technical deliverables, supporting both pre- and post-sales engagements.
• Partner closely with internal teams to advance and secure significant real-time market data opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in financial services, fintech, or market data roles; minimum 5 years client-facing (sales engineering, pre-sales, consulting).
• Deep understanding of financial workflows, market data products/vendors, and the competitive landscape.
• Familiarity with competitor solutions (e.g., Bloomberg B-Pipe, ICE Data Services, LSEG Real-Time/RTDS), with insights into their respective value propositions is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Technical background with expertise in market data qualities of service, API integration, data models, and symbology.
• Knowledge of reference data, global asset types, and data management services; awareness of industry metrics and commercial practices.
• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred; business-level English required.
• Willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales engineering, pre-sales, or consulting roles.
• Experience with market data products and technologies.
• Understanding of financial workflows and competitive landscape.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Technical expertise in market data and related areas.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Travel requirement.

Skills

• Market data qualities of service, API integration, data models, and symbology.
• Reference data, global asset types, and data management services.
• Industry metrics and commercial practices.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retailer savings plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations.
• A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability.
• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.

Pay

The budgeted amount range for this position in New York City is $123,000 - $154,000.

Schedule

Full-time.