Role OverviewAs a Real-Time Pre-Sales Engineer (Technical Solutions Architect), you will leverage FactSet's real-time market data products to design and deliver innovative solutions for top-tier clients. You'll manage the pre-sales lifecycle in partnership with Sales, Engineering, Product, and Support, engaging with both business and technology stakeholders to ensure requirements are met and FactSet's solutions generate measurable impact.
What You'll Do- 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.
What We're Looking For- 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.
Job location: New York
For U.S. locations, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
What's In It For YouAt FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:
- The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
- Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
- Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
- A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
- 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.
Learn more about our benefits here.
Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
The budgeted amount range for this position in New York City is $123,000 -$154,000 Please note: the salary range may differ in other locations or countries 
