A top-tier UK hedge fund is seeking a Market Data Procurement Lead to take ownership of its strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial stakeholder engagement across key market data services. This role offers unparalleled exposure to high-value negotiations with major financial data providers while working closely with trading, technology, and investment teams to optimise procurement strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work in a prestigious hedge fund environment, managing high-value contracts with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, S&P Global, ICE, Moodys, and MSCI.
* Lead strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations, ensuring the fund secures the best commercial terms.
* Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across trading, risk, and technology to align market data procurement with business needs.
* Be part of a fast-paced, high-performance environment, offering exceptional exposure and career growth.
* Enjoy a modern Central London office with a hybrid working model.
Required Background:
* Strong strategic sourcing and supplier management expertise, ideally within market data procurement.
* Proven experience managing relationships with leading financial data providers.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to partner with trading, investment, and technology teams.
* Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to drive cost efficiency and value while ensuring seamless data access.
* A background in financial services procurement is highly desirable.
This is a high-impact role in a leading hedge fund, offering the opportunity to work at the heart of the financial markets with unmatched exposure to top-tier suppliers and business leaders.
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