Lazard

Data Specialist

• Procure and enable market data and research tools for the firm
• Manage the lifecycle of market data agreements
• Optimize existing tools, content, and vendor relationships for the business
• Manage global market data subscriptions and specialty product needs
• Cultivate strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Evaluate emerging data products and AI-enabled platform features for Financial Advisory workflows
• Assess licensing implications and product suitability
• Identify and remediate risk issues with legal, compliance, and technology teams
• Ensure data licenses are fit for use
• Participate in budgeting, allocation, and forecasting processes
• Partner directly with bankers and coordinate stakeholders and support teams
• Negotiate new and existing vendor contracts
• Identify savings opportunities
• Support regular business reviews to ensure operational continuity

Associate – Market Data Specialist