Market Data Analyst

The Role

We are seeking a recent or soon-to-be graduate keen to start a career in the financial services sector.  The Market Data Analyst will be joining the Managed Services team in our growing Belfast office, partnering with senior staff to deliver industry leading services across multiple clients.  In this role, you will have the chance to get hands on experience with some of the strategic projects across Managed Services; from, robotic process automation, data visualization and advanced data analytics, to system migrations.  If you enjoy data analysis and solving complex problems, this is the perfect role to help you kick start your career.

Responsibilities

• Market Data Administration: Maintain accurate market data inventory across multiple clients, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Invoice Management: Process, reconcile, and validate complex market data invoices, supporting cost control and vendor negotiations.
• Client & Vendor Engagement: Build strong working relationships with clients and vendors, acting as a trusted point of contact for queries and issue resolution.
• Service Delivery: Ensure all managed services meet agreed SLAs and client expectations, providing timely and accurate reporting.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and standardization, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Documentation: Create and maintain client-specific documentation, workflows, and best practices.
• Strategic Projects: Participate in projects such as system migrations, RPA implementation, and advanced data analytics to enhance service delivery.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); familiarity with data visualisation tools is a plus.
• Interest in financial markets, market data, and subscription cost management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Interest in, or familiarity with AI tools is a plus