Category Lead and Sr Sourcing Manager, MDS
Core
Strategic management, commercial oversight, and governance of global Index, Exchange, and Ratings Data portfolios to ensure fit-for-purpose solutions aligned with business strategy.
Role type
Senior Category Lead and Sr Sourcing Manager (Market Data Services)
Builds
Enterprise contracts, pricing, licensing terms, and usage rights for market data services
Domain
Asset management / Investment management / Financial services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic thinking, commercial negotiation, financial acumen, vendor relationship management, budget management, team leadership, contract lifecycle management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with outsourcing third-party administrative services, data selection advisory, cost optimization initiatives
Technologies
Market data inventory systems, entitlement tracking systems, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Own global Index, Exchange, and Ratings Data portfolio strategy and delivery; Define and execute portfolio roadmaps; Lead senior vendor relationships; Source and negotiate enterprise contracts; Manage global market data budgets and financial reporting; Drive cost optimization and vendor rationalization; Serve as senior advisor on data selection and licensing; Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards; Oversee inventory accuracy and contract lifecycle; Resolve vendor billing and usage disputes; Partner with technology teams for data integration; Lead service reviews with investment and risk teams; Manage and develop a team of MDS professionals; Promote standardized processes and continuous improvement; Contribute to enterprise-wide Market Data Services strategy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
