Market Data Specialist
Job description
Location: Boston, MA
Type: 6 Month Contract-to-hire
Quick Overview:
This is a market data vendor and relationship manager role for the Investment Management (IM) team. The candidate will lead vendor relationships (Bloomberg, FactSet, Refinitiv, etc.), help select the best market data providers, define and manage SLAs/KPIs, and track license spend and performance. They will serve as both a Supplier Engagement Manager (SEM) and a Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for various vendors. Must understand investment data, be strong in vendor oversight, and able to work across multiple business lines and stakeholders.
Must Haves:
- 10+ years in investment management or investment services and 5+ years managing investment market data
- Hands-on with market data platforms/providers:
- Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet, MSCI, S&P, NYSE, Nasdaq, CME
- Understanding of real-time and historical market data
- Strong vendor management / supplier management experience (SEM/SRM)
- Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis using Excel or spreadsheets
Nice to Haves:- Master Data Management (MDM) certification or training
- Familiarity with:
- Data sharing paradigms (Snowflake Share, Databricks Share)
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
