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S4 Market Data

Market Data Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

The ideal candidate will have market data vendor management and administrative experience; sourcing and negotiating contracts, managing procurement/sourcing requests throughout the spend life cycle ...

S4 Market Data

Market Data Analyst

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

The ideal candidate will have market data vendor management and administrative experience; sourcing and negotiating contracts, managing procurement/sourcing requests throughout the spend life cycle ...

Solactive AG

$140.60 - $175.75/hr

Executive Office (Senior) Vice President - Vendor Management - Market Data Full‑time position located in Frankfurt am Main. Company Description Since its foundation in 2007, Solactive AG has ...

Russell Investments

Senior Market Data Analyst

Seattle, WA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct vendor due diligence and ongoing evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with contractual obligations * Partner with investment teams to gather requirements, resolve data ...

S4 MarketData LLC

Market Data Analyst

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

The ideal candidate will have market data vendor management and administrative experience; sourcing and negotiating contracts, managing procurement/sourcing requests throughout the spend life cycle ...

Wellington Management

Market Data Services Analyst

Boston, MA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in market data management, strong vendor negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that align with the firm's business ...

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How much do market data vendor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for market data vendor in the United States is $92,589.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a market data vendor?

Market Data Vendors are companies or organizations that collect, aggregate, and distribute financial market data such as stock prices, trading volumes, and other trading information to market participants. They source data from exchanges and other financial institutions, then provide this data to clients like banks, traders, asset managers, and financial technology firms, often in real time. Their services are crucial for decision-making, compliance, and analysis in the financial industry. Popular examples include Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and FactSet.

What are some common challenges faced by market data vendors when managing client relationships?

Market Data Vendors often face challenges in balancing the diverse and evolving needs of clients, such as ensuring data accuracy, timely delivery, and compliance with licensing agreements. Clients may have unique integration requirements or require support for proprietary systems, which demands effective communication and proactive problem-solving. Additionally, vendors must stay updated with industry regulations and technological advancements to provide value and maintain strong, long-term partnerships.

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

To thrive as a Market Data Vendor, you need strong knowledge of financial markets, data analytics, and vendor management, often supported by a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with market data platforms (like Bloomberg, Refinitiv), data feed integration, and relevant certifications (such as FISD FIA) are typically required. Outstanding client communication, negotiation abilities, and attention to detail are vital soft skills for building strong vendor relationships and ensuring data quality. These skills ensure the effective delivery of accurate market data services, which are critical for informed decision-making in financial institutions.

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

AspectMarket Data VendorData Analyst
Required CredentialsIndustry-specific certifications, technical knowledgeDegree in statistics, data science, or related field
Work EnvironmentData providers, financial firms, technology companiesCorporate offices, consulting firms, financial institutions
Employer & Industry UsageSupplies data to traders, analysts, and institutionsInterprets data for business insights and decision-making

While both roles work with data, Market Data Vendors primarily supply raw market data to clients, whereas Data Analysts interpret and analyze data to support business decisions. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and industry functions.

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Infographic showing various Market Data Vendor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,589 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Market Data Analyst

S4 Market Data

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Summary:

**PLEASE NOTE - This is NOT a technical role for a Data Analyst, Data Scientist or someone with an IT background. Candidates MUST have experience in the Market Data realm and be able to administer Market Data contracts. Please read the description before you apply**

The Market Data Analyst at S4 Market Data will oversee client projects and be responsible for the overall service delivery of our managed services with respective clients. 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 in an accurate and timely manner. The ideal candidate will have market data vendor management and administrative experience; sourcing and negotiating contracts, managing procurement/sourcing requests throughout the spend life cycle, speaking with internal business units and stakeholders (legal, finance, IT, etc.) to procure goods/services for our clients.  The candidate needs to be located in the US, this is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle day-to-day demand management or vendor management and administrative inquiries from internal business units, including but not limited to; data/sourcing requests, contract negotiation, entitlement administration, exchange reporting, moves/adds/changes requests, inventory management, procurement/legal approval, expense allocation, invoices reconciliation, and spend reporting.
  • Interact with the client’s various internal stakeholders and business units; technology, legal, accounting/finance, human resources, and investment managers.
  • Oversee the inventory management process of leavers/joiners, ensure current inventory is accurate and up-to-date. Oversee the reconciliation invoices and validation of monthly allocations/expenses.
  • Conduct monthly/quarterly exchange reporting and ensure exchange policies and data compliance across the client’s end-users and applications.  Administer their datafeeds (EMRS, DACS, Etc.)
  • Review spend and enact cost savings and avoidance initiatives. Provide respective business units with an overview for their costs; understand their products/services and respond to any inquires as needed. Maintain reports on costs and identify ways to consolidate spend.
  • Conducts regular internal team meetings to report on client SLA’s and to ensure all client service deliverables are being met and completed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Business, or related degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial services or market data. Relevant work experience in consulting is preferred.
  • Experience working with Market Data vendors such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Exchanges (NYSE, ICE, etc.).
  • Knowledge of FITS and MDSL inventory systems is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills and experience in working closely with internal client business units and senior stakeholders.
  • An entrepreneurial and self-regulating mind-set. Display a high level of time management skills to manage multiple and elaborate requests simultaneously.
  • Have high energy and be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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