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Software Engineer - Market Data

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

These products include security and pricing master, corporate actions, and streaming market data as well as a number of other key reference datasets. The FACT team takes on the task of collecting ...

Market Data Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Responsibilities As a Market Data Strategist within our Data Strategy group, you will be part of the team that is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and increasing the overall awareness and ...

ROLE: The Market Data Solutions Specialist will play a critical role in managing and optimizing Point72's market data ecosystem, serving as the primary bridge between external data providers ...

Software Engineer - Market Data

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

These products include security and pricing master, corporate actions, and streaming market data as well as a number of other key reference datasets. The FACT team takes on the task of collecting ...

Company Description DataBP is reinventing the market data business by streamlining and simplifying complex market data processes, empowering data providers to gain efficiency and fully realize their ...

Step into your pivotal role at Barclays as a Market Data Operations Manager, where you'll help safeguard our organization by overseeing key supplier relationships and ensuring our market data ...

Market Data Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

About the Role Schonfeld's Enterprise Data team is looking for a Market Data Analyst to manage the sourcing, licensing, and entitlements of market data across global vendors, exchanges, and brokers.

Software Engineer - Market Data

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

The Software Engineer will be responsible for building high-performance real-time data pipelines to process financial market data while collaborating with various teams to deliver quality solutions.

Global Director Market Data & AI Global Director Market Data & AI is a strategic leadership role with a dual mandate: globally, shaping market data as a critical enterprise asset, and locally ...

NJ · On-site

$173.28 - $259.92/hr

Global Director Market Data & AI is a strategic leadership role with a dual mandate: globally shape market data as a critical enterprise asset, and locally translate data and AI strategy into ...

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How much do market data jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for market data in the United States is $98,081.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Market Data vs Market Analyst?

AspectMarket DataMarket Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in finance, economics, or related fields; certifications like CFA can be beneficialSame as Market Data, often requiring finance or economics degrees; certifications like CFA are common
Work EnvironmentData-focused roles, often in finance firms, trading houses, or data providersResearch-driven roles in financial institutions, investment firms, or consulting companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by trading desks, data vendors, and financial firms to provide raw market informationUsed by investment firms, banks, and research organizations to interpret and analyze market trends

While both roles involve finance and market understanding, Market Data focuses on collecting and managing raw market information, whereas Market Analysts interpret this data to provide insights and recommendations. Both roles often require similar educational backgrounds and work environments, but their core functions differ in data handling versus analysis and strategy development.

What is market data?

Market data refers to the real-time or historical information about financial markets, such as stock prices, trade volumes, bid/ask quotes, and other relevant statistics. This data is crucial for traders, analysts, and financial institutions to make informed decisions, perform research, and develop trading strategies. Market data can be sourced from exchanges, financial data providers, or aggregated platforms and is often delivered through specialized software or APIs. Access to accurate and timely market data is essential for efficient market operations and compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a market data analyst?

To thrive as a Market Data Analyst, you need strong quantitative and analytical skills, a background in finance or economics, and familiarity with financial markets. Proficiency in tools such as Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon, SQL, and Excel, along with relevant data analysis certifications, is commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualifications enable accurate data interpretation, timely decision-making, and clear reporting of market trends to support business objectives.

How does a market data professional typically collaborate with trading and technology teams within a financial firm?

Market Data professionals play a crucial role in bridging the gap between trading desks and technology teams. They ensure that traders have access to accurate and real-time data feeds, while also working closely with IT to integrate and maintain complex data systems. This collaboration often involves troubleshooting data issues, managing vendor relationships, and implementing new data solutions to support business needs. Regular communication and coordination are key, as both trading strategies and technological requirements can evolve rapidly.
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Infographic showing various Market Data job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,081 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary Range:$85,000 USD - $100,000 USD

Specific compensation will be based on candidate's experience, skills, qualifications,commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At RussellInvestments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewardsapproach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition toparticipation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation,and wellbeing programs.


Job Description:

We are seeking a Market Data Analyst to join our Enterprise Data Technology team. This role focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality market and index data solutions that support investment decision-making across the firm. The position offers exposure to multiple data vendors, platforms, and business-critical use cases within a fast-paced asset management environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with market data and index vendors,specifically focusing onoversight of service delivery, performance,change managementand vendor risk

  • 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 issues, and align solutions with evolving business needs

  • Support data governance efforts, including data quality, lineage, and consistency across platforms

  • Contribute to market data contract negotiations, including analysis of licensing terms, usage rights, and commercial structures

  • Advise internal stakeholders on market data licensing considerations for new products, enhancements, and client use cases

  • Collaboratewith cross-functional teams (Investment Division,Performance & Reporting,Risk, Legal) to deliver compliant, scalable data solutions

  • Monitor industry trends and vendor offerings to inform strategy, negotiations, and risk management

  • Identify and drive improvements in operating models, processes, and controls across market data services

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in market data, investment data, or related analytical roles

  • Foundational understanding of market data vendors (e.g., MSCI, FTSE Russell, Bloomberg), their methodologies, data products and general taxonomy

  • Understanding of key investment data domains, including security master, index data, positions (IBOR/ABOR), trades, performance, and analytics

  • Proficiency in SQL; experience with Python is a plus

  • Experience with modern data platforms and tools (e.g., Snowflake,dbt,Fivetran)

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

  • Ability to work effectively across business and technology teams

Core Values

  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels ofthe organization.

  • Strong organizational skillsincludingthe ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines.

  • Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability.

  • Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective and exude initiative and a sense of urgency.

  • Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented,results-driven culture.

  • Forward lookingthinker, who activelyseeksopportunities,hasa desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions.

  • Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.

  • Dedicated to the firm's values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Investmentsis committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.