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Market Data Manager

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

Support data governance initiatives, including documentation, controls, and quality metrics ... Experience with market data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) * Proficiency with SQL; Python ...

Support data governance initiatives, including documentation, controls, and quality metrics ... Experience with market data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) * Proficiency with SQL; Python ...

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Market Data Manager to help drive the strategy ... Support data governance initiatives, including documentation, controls, and quality metrics

Market Data Platform Engineer

Charlotte, NC ยท On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

The engineer will play a key role in supporting and enhancing LSEG TREP (Thomson Reuters Elektron Platform) as well as related market data distribution technologies. The ideal candidate brings deep ...

Market Data Platform Engineer

Iselin, NJ ยท On-site

$116K - $139K/yr

The engineer will play a key role in supporting and enhancing LSEG TREP (Thomson Reuters Elektron Platform) as well as related market data distribution technologies. The ideal candidate brings deep ...

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction through proactive support and training * Ability to work ... Experience in the market data or fintech industry is a plus * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field ...

Senior Market Data Analyst

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Support data governance efforts, including data quality, lineage, and consistency across platforms * Contribute to market data contract negotiations, including analysis of licensing terms, usage ...

The ideal candidate will combine strong relationship management skills, operational discipline, technical proficiency, and strategic vision to ensure that Point72's market data environment supports ...

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How much do market data support jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for market data support in the United States is $37.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $44.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by Market Data Support professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Market Data Support professionals often face challenges such as troubleshooting real-time data issues, managing high-pressure situations during market hours, and communicating effectively with both technical teams and end-users. Staying up-to-date with multiple data vendor platforms and quickly diagnosing connectivity or data integrity problems are essential. Building strong relationships with vendors, maintaining detailed documentation, and developing solid problem-solving skills can help address these challenges and ensure smooth market data operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Market Data Support professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Market Data Support professional, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial markets, and a background in IT or finance, often with a relevant degree. Familiarity with market data platforms (such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or ICE), ticketing systems, and data feed protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and a customer service mindset are key soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills ensure timely resolution of data issues, support critical trading operations, and maintain high client satisfaction in fast-paced financial environments.

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

AspectMarket Data SupportData Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related fieldsRequires a bachelor's degree, often with additional certifications like SQL, Excel, or data analysis courses
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, trading floors, or data service providersCorporate offices, financial institutions, or consulting firms
Job FocusMaintaining and supporting market data systems, ensuring data accuracyAnalyzing data to generate insights, reports, and support decision-making

While both roles involve working with data, Market Data Support primarily focuses on maintaining and supporting market data systems, ensuring data accuracy and availability. Data Analysts, on the other hand, analyze data to provide insights and support strategic decisions. Both roles require strong analytical skills and familiarity with data tools, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What are Market Data Support roles?

Market Data Support professionals are responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the systems and services that deliver financial market data to traders, analysts, and other stakeholders. They ensure that real-time and historical data feeds from various exchanges and vendors are accurate, timely, and accessible. These roles often involve technical support, vendor management, data quality assurance, and resolving user issues related to market data platforms. Additionally, Market Data Support specialists work closely with IT teams and business users to implement new data solutions and upgrades.
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Infographic showing various Market Data Support job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,317 per year, or $37.2 per hour.
Market Data Support Engineer / Market Data Platform Support Analyst[Hybrid]

Market Data Support Engineer / Market Data Platform Support Analyst[Hybrid]

SmartIPlace

Jersey City, NJ โ€ข On-site

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Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Title:ย Market Data Support Engineer / Market Data Platform Support Analyst

Location:ย Hybrid โ€“ New York, NY or Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite)
Duration:ย 12 Months
Client:ย Banking / Financial Services (Tier-1 Investment Bank)
Visa:ย USC / GC / GC-EAD / H4-EAD


Job Overview

We are seeking aย Senior Market Data Support Engineerย to serve as the first point of contact for all production issues related to Market Data platforms within a fast-paced trading environment. The primary focus of this role is supportingย Low Latency Market Data Platforms (LLP)ย includingย eXegyย andย Thomson Reuters TREP, along with implementation ofย Exchange Driven Changes (EDCs).

This is a front-officeโ€“facing role supporting trading desks and requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, low-latency infrastructure knowledge, and experience in financial market data systems.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provideย 1st line and escalated production supportย for Market Data platforms

  • Supportย Low Latency Platforms (LLP), primarilyย eXegyย and Reuters/TREP

  • Implement and supportย Exchange Driven Changes (EDCs)

  • Support market data display platforms includingย Bloomberg, LSEG (Refinitiv), FactSet

  • Monitor usage and entitlements using tools such asย MMG, Harco

  • Troubleshoot market data flow issues, latency, and feed disruptions

  • Supportย trading desks and front office applications

  • Work closely with global infrastructure and application teams

  • Participate inย shift rotations, including early/late shifts, on-call, and weekend coverage


Required Technical Skills
  • Strong experience inย Market Data Application/Platform Support

  • Hands-on experience withย Low Latency Platforms (LLP)ย such asย eXegy

  • Knowledge ofย Market Data Distribution Technologies:

    • eXegy

    • Wombat / SR Labs

    • Reuters / TREP

    • Bloomberg Market Data Infrastructure

  • Strong understanding ofย direct and consolidated market data feeds

  • Experience withย market data content from multiple providers

  • Solid networking knowledge:ย TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, Routing, Security

  • Working knowledge ofย Linux and Windowsย environments

  • Experience supportingย financial trading systemsย and exchange data flows

  • Strong scripting skills inย Python, Perl, or Shell

Desirable Skills
  • Advanced Python scripting

  • Experience withย MAMA, RFA, and Bloomberg Market Data APIs

  • Experience in low-latency trading environments


Personal Attributes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving trading environment

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Proactive mindset with strong ownership

  • Ability to collaborate within global teams

ย 

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About Smart-iPlace

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SMART-iPLACE provides innovative staffing and consulting solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. We can understand and support all areas of your IT systems from back-end infrastructure to front-end personal productivity. Our goal is create innovative IT solutions that enable your business to be more agile and competitive.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

2021

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