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Director - Market Data

New York, NY ยท On-site

$196K - $288K/yr

Product & Program Management * Direct responsibility for the Options and Futures classes for market data, serving as the go-to authority - internally and externally - on data content, use cases and ...

Director - Market Data

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$196 - $289/hr

Product & Program Management Direct responsibility for the Options and Futures classes for market data, serving as the go-to authority - internally and externally - on data content, use cases and ...

The Market Data Services Director will transform how we manage Market Data categories to amplify investment outcomes and firm-wide priorities. This is an opportunity to lead at scale, shaping ...

Director - Market Data

New York, NY ยท On-site

$196K - $288K/yr

Product & Program Management * Direct responsibility for the Options and Futures classes for market data, serving as the go-to authority - internally and externally - on data content, use cases and ...

This position will manage market data service inquiries and projects from clients as well as manage a market data administrator within the projects to ensure administrative tasks are being completed ...

This position will manage market data service inquiries and projects from clients as well as manage a market data administrator within the projects to ensure administrative tasks are being completed ...

IsoTech Staffing is representing a Hedge Fund client seeking to hire a Senior Product Manager with extensive Enterprise Market Data experience. This role focuses on enhancing and optimizing the ...

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How much do market data manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for market data manager in the United States is $97,145.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a market data manager do?

A Market Data Manager is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, management, and distribution of financial market data within an organization. They ensure that traders, analysts, and other users have timely and accurate access to market information like stock prices, trading volumes, and news feeds. Their role often includes vendor management, compliance with data licensing agreements, and optimizing data costs. Market Data Managers also collaborate with IT and business teams to implement efficient data solutions and troubleshoot issues related to data feeds.

How does a market data manager typically collaborate with internal teams to meet organizational data needs?

A Market Data Manager works closely with teams such as trading, compliance, technology, and risk management to ensure that accurate and timely market data is available across the organization. They frequently engage in cross-departmental meetings to understand specific data requirements, address data quality issues, and manage vendor relationships. By acting as a bridge between business users and IT, Market Data Managers help streamline data acquisition, maintain compliance, and optimize costs, making collaboration a central aspect of their daily responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a market data manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Market Data Manager, you need a strong understanding of financial markets, data analysis, and vendor management, typically supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with market data platforms (like Bloomberg or Refinitiv), data licensing, and tools for data integration and reporting is essential. Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills help in managing vendor relationships and cross-departmental collaboration. These skills are crucial to ensure data quality, cost efficiency, and effective support for trading and analytics teams within the organization.

What is the difference between Market Data Manager vs Data Analyst?

AspectMarket Data ManagerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; certifications like CFA or FRM beneficialBachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field; often requires proficiency in data analysis tools
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, investment banks, asset management companiesVarious industries including finance, marketing, healthcare, tech
Employer & Industry UsageUsed to manage and oversee market data sources and complianceUsed to analyze data trends, generate reports, support decision-making

The Market Data Manager focuses on managing and maintaining market data sources within financial organizations, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. In contrast, Data Analysts interpret data to provide insights across various industries. While both roles require analytical skills, the Market Data Manager emphasizes data governance and source management, whereas Data Analysts focus on data interpretation and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Market Data Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,145 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Director - Market Data

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

Cboe Global Markets
Finance and Insuranceย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

$196K - $288K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

Cboe Global Markets is looking for a Director, Market Data to help lead the next phase of growth for our global market data business. This is a senior, highly visible role with ownership and direct influence over a substantial portion of our global Market Data portfolio. In this role you'll have a mandate to shape the policy, product strategy and go-to-market approach that drives market data revenue worldwide.

You'll partner closely with Sales, Product, Legal, Compliance and Technology, and represent Cboe with exchanges, vendors, independent software vendors (ISVs) and other industry partners.

This role will be leveled as Director or Senior Director based on the selected candidate's experience.

Product & Program Management

  • Direct responsibility for the Options and Futures classes for market data, serving as the go-to authority - internally and externally - on data content, use cases and competitive positioning.
  • Collaborate across the global market data portfolio to shape market data policy and product strategy, partnering with Legal, Compliance and Product to evolve licensing frameworks, fee schedules and new data offerings as market structure evolves.
  • Guide sales enablement for market data, equipping the sales and account management teams with the tools, training and positioning needed to accelerate global data revenue.
  • Lead strategic program management for the U.S. market data business. Serve as the primary U.S. point of contact for critical, cross-functional initiatives to keep these programs on track, even where other teams share responsibility for delivery.

Channel & Vendor Growth

  • Grow Cboe's channel and vendor ecosystem in close coordination with market data leadership and support from the broader team
  • Oversee key strategic partnerships including relationships within the Cboe Global Index Feed portfolio
  • Manage and actively grow Cboe's data vendor portfolio by developing deep relationships with partners, serving as their key technical touchpoint, and overseeing programs directed at making Cboe the most vendor friendly exchange globally
  • Create and oversee programs targeted at growing relationships with key ISV partners to support new client acquisition and drive revenue across transaction services and market data

Other

  • Analyze competitor fee structures and benchmark product pricing to ensure competitive positioning and identify opportunities
  • Review and assist in the process of drafting commercial contracts, policies, and legal filings in coordination with the legal team.

The Ideal Candidate Has

  • 10+ years of experience in market data, financial markets or data licensing, with strong knowledge of listed options and/or futures market structure.
  • A track record of shaping data policy, pricing and product strategy at an exchange, data vendor or financial information provider.
  • Experience enabling and supporting a sales team to grow a data, subscription or licensing business.
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution.
  • Strong relationship-management skills, with experience managing vendor, ISV or distribution partnerships.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data policy and licensing concepts for internal and external audiences.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or a related field required; advanced degree a plus.

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)

At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and marketinformed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $196,350-$288,750, with actual compensation determined by jobrelated factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs.

Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE.


Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.