Market Data Service, Analyst

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Provide independent commercial and operational oversight of Market Data Services .

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent commercial and operational oversight of Market Data Services
Maintain market data inventory records within Optimize Spend
Analyze and validate vendor invoices, managing corrections and contractual terms
Support budgeting and spend analysis activities
Assist with vendor management and contract reviews
Act as a point of contact for vendor billing inquiries
Support internal business partners with market data access

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years in investment services industry, preference for index and ratings data experience
Understanding of market data commercial models, invoicing structures, and vendor management principles
Experience managing a market data inventory system (Optimize Spend preferred)
Familiarity with major market data vendors: Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, Refinitiv, Exchanges, Rating Agencies, research providers
Ability to review and interpret vendor contracts and commercial terms
Understanding of business drivers in investment management environment
Knowledge of Broker Soft Dollar procedures is advantageous
Strong proficiency in Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

market data analysisvendor invoice managementbudgetingspend analysiscontract reviewmarket data inventory managementExcel proficiencyunderstanding of commercial modelsinvoicing structuresBroker Soft Dollar procedures