Market Data Operations | Systematic Hedge Fund
A leading global systematic investment firm is seeking a Market Data Operations Specialist to join its high-performing Market Access team. This team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless access to real-time market data and supporting the infrastructure that powers trading across global markets.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Ownership & Coordination: Manage a range of initiatives from short-term trading desk requests to long-term exchange-driven upgrades. Coordinate across internal teams (engineering, infrastructure, trading) and external partners (exchanges, vendors), ensuring timely updates and smooth execution.
Operational Liaison: Act as the bridge between technical and non-technical teams, facilitating clear communication and leading the resolution of operational issues with accountability.
Exchange & Vendor Management: Track upcoming exchange changes, assess their impact, and align internal teams accordingly. Maintain strong relationships with data vendors and exchanges.
Documentation & Process Improvement: Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation on data coverage and configurations. Contribute to internal tooling and automation to enhance data monitoring and operational workflows.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong initiative and ability to drive tasks to completion independently.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear and confident communicator, comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with market data, exchange feeds, and trading concepts.
- Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) to support diagnostics and reduce manual work are a strong plus.
This firm fosters a collaborative, innovative culture and offers a dynamic environment where technology and data are at the heart of decision-making.
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