Market Data Head/Lead

London, United Kingdom

Market Data Head/Lead

Job Description

My client, a prominent player in the Digital Assets sector, is looking for an experienced Market Data Head/Lead to steer the acquisition and optimization of market data management for diverse assets.

What you'll do

Lead the development and execution of a unified market data strategy across various exchanges and markets.

Design low-latency data architectures to support real-time data processing.

Manage relationships with key data vendors and oversee commercial agreements.

Ensure high-quality and normalized datasets across all data sources.

Optimize the market data budget and identify cost-saving measures.

Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain robust data delivery systems.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to market data.

The experience and skills needed

10+ years of market data management experience within a trading or financial institution.

Experience with building low-latency data systems and streaming technologies (C++, Kdb, Python, etc.).

In-depth understanding of market data vendors and licensing models.

Strong knowledge of trading workflows and various asset classes.

Proven ability to negotiate vendor contracts and manage budgets effectively.

Experience with low-latency data systems and streaming technologies.

What they offer

Attractive compensation

Excellent, family orientated perks

Hyrbrid work arrangements

Required Skills

Data