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RGP has a Financial Services Client looking for a skilled and dynamic Market Data Lead to join their Investment Management Data Strategy and Governance Team. The Market Data Lead will report to the Head of Investment Data Strategy and Governance and be responsible for the strategy to outline the market data landscape partners, rationalize market data usage and uphold the team's governance framework while working with cross-functional teams to identify, document, communicate, improve processes, build strong relationships, and look for opportunities to streamline provider relationships.

+ This role is CONSULTING-TO-HIRE.

+ This role requires HYBRID THREE (3) DAYS PER WEEK IN THE CLIENT OFFICES IN either BOSTON, MA or SPRINGFIELD, MA or NY, NY.

The Data Strategy Team is part of Investment Management's Strategy and Governance Organization. As part of this Data Strategy Team, this Role will be the primary contact between the market data providers and Investment Management business teams. and responsible for forming and maintaining strong relationships with the market data industry.

The Strategy and Governance team drives strategy, optimizes governance and decision-making processes, establishes common metrics, processes, and tools and supports key internal and external stakeholders in progressing the target operating model. The team is also responsible for coordinating the department's strategic initiatives, Investment Compliance, Investment Due Diligence, Reporting, Manager Oversight, and Vendor Oversight.

Role Responsibilities:

+ Match evolving data requirements of business partners to best fit in the marketplace.

+ Maintain relationships with the market data industry and bring the best providers to bear for Investment Management's requirements.

+ Collaborate with procurement market data category manager to continuously assess capabilities of current and potential providers

+ Assume the responsibilities of the Supplier Engagement Manager (SEM) for all Investment Management initiated and owned market data engagements

+ Monitor the health, cost, and fit for purpose of supplier relationships to inform procurement on decisions about contract and license renewals

+ Collaborate with the procurement team on the entire contracting process

+ Maintain positive relationships with third party market data providers while advocating on behalf of to quickly address and resolve customer issues

+ Assist in the preparation of regular due diligence and management review meetings with strategic partners

+ Contribute to the annual budget process and manage all market data expenses in relation to the budget for Investment management

+ Maintain an inventory of suppliers, licenses by departments and cost centers. Develop and produce reporting as needed for Investment management.

+ Build and maintain influential relationships with key business stakeholders from Investment Operations, Quantitative Research and Development, Procurement and Analytics teams

+ Create and maintain relationships with the Senior Leadership Team within Investment Management to assist their teams in decisions related to Market Data availability and market participants

+ Set the strategic direction for market data on behalf of the Investment Management business and where applicable

+ Act as the primary decision maker for market data choices including new sources for new products, removal of data sources and adjustment of existing partnerships

+ Report on and review market data decisions and costs periodically with your manager, the Head of Investment Data Strategy and Governance.

+ Demonstrate strong partnership and communicate frequently with all stakeholders that use market data from these providers

+ Work closely with the Investment Vendor Oversight SEM COE to define SLAs and KPIs required to monitor provider health and own resolution of tactical and critical issues

+ Define and report on data required to monitor market data health

+ Bachelor's Degree or other Relevant Advanced Degree,

+ Ideally a degree or certificate in Master Data Management

+ 10+ years of experience in Investment Management or Investment Services space

+ 5+ years of experience managing Investment Market Data

+ Understanding of domestic and International Market Data offerings, both real-time and historic

+ Experience with market data providers such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet, MSCI, NYSE, Nasdaq, CME, and S&P

+ Working knowledge of SQL and demonstrated experience with Data Analysis using SQL and Spreadsheets

+ Passion for learning, leadership traits, and resilience

+ Ability to build strong partnerships with business partners, functional areas, peers, technology partners, and market data providers

+ Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal)

+ A disciplined approach and detail orientation, with proven results in managing multiple deliverables

+ Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

+ Innovation: anticipating business needs and opportunities

+ Strong Core Values: Results-based, action oriented; prudent risk taker; effectively balances business-specific and enterprise-wide nee

+ Ideally - Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as python/R

+ Ideally - Knowledge of data movement paradigms such as SFTP, API, Snowflake Share, Databricks Share amongst others

+ Ideally - Understanding of data formats such as JSON, Marked Up Languages

+ Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.

+ Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.

+ Pay Range: HOURLY PAY RATE DEPENDS ON ON EXPERIENCE, WITH TARGET HOURLY PAY RATE AT $70-75 PER HOUR USD.

+ THIS ROLE IS CONSULTING-TO-HIRE

+ THIS ROLE REQUIRES HYBRID THREE (3) DAYS PER WEEK AT THE CLIENT LOCATION (EITHER IN BOSTON, MA, SPRINGFIELD, MA OR NY, NY)

+ Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)

+ An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

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