A leading global hedge fund is seeking a detail-oriented Market Data Entitlements & Contracts professional to join its growing Market Data Operations team. This execution-focused role will support the administration of market data entitlements, vendor contracts, and related operational processes across a complex, high-volume investment environment.
The individual will work closely with Market Data, Technology, Operations, Procurement, and investment professionals to ensure accurate data access, contractual compliance, and effective management of market data services. The team supports a broad range of traditional market data, research, and alternative data products utilized across the firm's investment and business functions.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain market data entitlements, ensuring accurate user access, permissions, and records across market data platforms and vendor applications.
- Support the onboarding, modification, and termination of market data services and user entitlements.
- Assist with market data vendor contracts, licensing agreements, renewals, and related administrative processes.
- Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, contractual terms, usage rights, and entitlement information.
- Monitor market data usage and access to ensure compliance with vendor licensing requirements and internal policies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to address entitlement requests, access issues, and contract-related inquiries.
- Support vendor audits, entitlement reviews, and reconciliation of market data subscriptions and associated costs.
- Coordinate with Market Data, Technology, Procurement, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure accurate administration of data services.
- Identify discrepancies in entitlement records, vendor agreements, and subscription information, escalating issues and supporting timely resolution.
- Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies as the firm's market data requirements continue to expand.
Qualifications- 2-5 years of experience in market data operations, entitlements, vendor administration, or a related financial services function.
- Experience within a hedge fund, investment manager, investment bank, broker-dealer, or financial market data provider preferred.
- Understanding of market data entitlements, licensing agreements, contracts, and vendor administration.
- Familiarity with financial market data providers and platforms such as Bloomberg, LSEG/Refinitiv, FactSet, ICE, or similar services.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage high volumes of requests, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across multiple business functions.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with market data inventory or entitlement management systems preferred.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a hands-on market data operations professional who enjoys detailed, execution-oriented work and has experience administering entitlements, maintaining contract records, and supporting vendor-related processes. This individual will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced hedge fund environment where accuracy, responsiveness, and strong operational controls are essential.
