When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.
About the role
In your role as Market Data Administrator (Part-time), you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.
This role will provide a great opportunity to play a vital role in managing market data systems, supporting compliance efforts, and providing exceptional support to users and IT staff.
IMS Market Data and Third-Party Systems function looks after the relationships with USSIM’s data suppliers. Reporting to the COO line, the team is responsible for central budget management and license management across market data and third-party services utilized by users across the organization.
The Market Data Administrator will work with all lines of business in Front Office and Operations, for both public and private markets as well as group functions like legal, finance, compliance, and purchase ledger.
What you will be doing
As a trusted part of the Operations, you will be responsible for:
* Maintaining an inventory of market data and third-party applications
* Managing daily user requests for additions, changes, and deletion of access to external services
* Conducting regular audits of market data permissions and usage
* Handling permissions and access control for market data and third-party systems using tools like Bloomberg Admin portal
* Supporting the Market Data Lead with overseeing market data license management with vendors
* Managing market data cost allocations and invoices on finance and control systems
* Resolving invoicing queries, liaising with the finance team
* Ensuring adherence to organizational policies and processes
* Participating in market data and applications audits
* Assisting in risk assessments for market data and third-party applications
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will have:
* Experience with Market Data and/or financial markets
* Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, ability to work collaboratively and prioritize tasks effectively
* Ability to read the market data contracts and understand the principal aspects of the contract scope
* Understanding of market data compliance requirements and regulations
* Experience with industry-related systems: MDM, Proactis, SharePoint, Confluence
* Familiarity with vendor portals e.g., RIMES and Bloomberg Admin portal
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We focus on recognizing and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.
Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture, and excellent range of benefits!
How we will reward you
* Generous annual leave package
* Access to a high-quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
* Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family-friendly pay)
* Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental well-being
* Access to a range of health and well-being services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and talent
* Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexibility
As an inclusive employer, we recognize the importance of achieving the right work-life balance that works for you.
Our people work differently depending on their role and needs, from hybrid working to flexible working arrangements.
We are open to discussing alternative working arrangements - such as part-time hours and job shares, so please feel free to raise this with us.
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.
Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:
* Integrity
About us
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.
We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk
USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.
We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.
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