Market Data Associate - London, United Kingdom - Phoenix Group

Phoenix Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Type:
Permanent

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Work Location:
London (preferably)

We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a

Market Data Associate to join our Asset Management (AM) COO team, which has wide-ranging accountability, ensuring operational control of investment activities, supporting the Group and AM governance framework, and delivery of investment reporting.

Who are we?
We want to be the best place that any of our colleagues have ever worked.

We are the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business with c.13 million customers and c.£300 billion of assets under administration.

As a market leader and FTSE100 organisation, we understand that our scale and expertise means that we have a key role to play for our customers, colleagues and our communities to help as many people as possible secure a life of possibilities.

We are tackling key environmental and social issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by but we're not done yet.

We've seen huge growth and change, and this means there is enormous opportunity for our 7,000+ colleagues to grow alongside us.

Flexible working
You can expect to work in a hybrid manner with time spent working in the office and at home.

We believe that work/life balance offers benefits for customers as well as ensuring that you can balance a successful career with your life outside of work.

We will discuss flexibility, what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process.

We want to hire the whole version of you.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and safe at work, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Everyone is valued at Phoenix regardless of age, gender identity, neurodiversity, race, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background or anything else.

Whether it's joining one of our internal employee networks, being an ally, taking positive action or simply being there to listen, everyone at Phoenix is valued and respected.

If you need any help or adjustments to the recruitment process due to health, disability or anything else, please let us know so we can help you to be the best version of yourself.

Team / Role Context

Asset Management are seeking a talented Market Data Associate to join their team, specialising in Market Data management within Asset Management, establish a golden source for Market Data enabling shared access across the Phoenix Group.

Realising efficiencies, cost savings, optimise spend and use of market data.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in market data to be part of a new and growing capability in the highly specialised area of Asset Management.

This is an evolving team as the function integrates within the Phoenix Group.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Business analysis able to interpret and translate business requirements to business functions. Able to challenge and recommend suitable alternatives.
Assist the Market Data Manager in understanding data consumption and align to contract usage rights across the Phoenix Group.
Support contract renewals, working closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and harmonise where needed.
SME support to consolidate & distribute market data feeds via strategic data warehouse.
Implement finance reporting & budget management oversight by partnering with Business Management and Finance.
Provide Market Data BAU Support.
Assist in defining the market data Roadmap.
Oversight of activities for Managed Services for Inventory Management.
Help setup and facilitate the market data Steering forums and all communications regarding market data.
Identify and manage risks, including escalation where required.
Manage dependencies and conflict resolution.

What we're Looking For

Essential

Extensive knowledge of Market Data Management principles, policies within a Financial Services environment
Demand Management and understanding business requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and individuals to deliver to a high standard
Ability to work to tight timescales within a high energy team and fast changing environment
Ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and teams
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Understanding of market data categories, key providers, and technology solutions
Understanding of complex regulatory environments
Knowledge and experience establishing operating procedures for Market Data Management

Desirable

Project management skills
Understanding of the regulatory considerations e.g. EMIR / TCF / Conduct of Business Rules
Experience in the Asset Management industry
Experience with managed services providers will be an advantage
Certified FISD FIA

Key Competencies