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Location: Edinburgh (typically 3 days in the office per week, 2 from home)
Closing date: 23rd August 2024
Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, advising on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices, and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, supported by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.
We help people live their best lives. We assist them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.
We are now looking for a Market Data Vendor Manager to join us in Edinburgh, reporting to our Head of Market Data Management. This role requires a good understanding of the market data and information services industry and how these services are used in the asset management industry. It is central to the operation of the team, including ownership of the pipeline of work and serving as the main point of contact for users in our global offices.
Excellent procurement and negotiation skills are essential for managing our market data contracts effectively. This varied role includes:
* Procuring and renewing Market Data services required by the business in the most cost-effective manner, developing sourcing strategies and category plans.
* Identifying cost-saving opportunities and negotiating with data vendors to achieve favorable terms and conditions while ensuring data/service usage and pricing are accurately recorded.
* Maintaining an audit trail for all contracts and commercial agreements, ensuring all commercial terms are accurately recorded on the Contract Management System.
* Assisting the Finance Team with escalation of invoicing issues as required.
* Managing relationships with market data providers, ensuring service quality and adherence to contractual obligations.
* Conducting regular vendor service reviews using a clear vendor scorecard methodology.
* Supervising actual system usage to ensure value is acquired and to inform renewal discussions and regular service reviews.
* Acting as the primary contact across the AAM business for services provided by the vendors.
* Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand market data needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
* Demand management and fulfillment of requests.
* Identifying initiatives that enhance AAM's Investment Toolkit.
* Ensuring acquisition and use of market data comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
* Staying abreast of regulatory changes affecting market data and implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
* Working closely with Compliance and Legal teams to address any regulatory concerns and support audits related to market data.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* Previous experience in a similar Market Data Vendor Manager role.
* Excellent procurement and negotiation skills, showcasing strong vendor management.
* Experience working with market data – Investments and Index data.
* Experience in budget management.
* Knowledge of legal and commercial aspects of vendor licenses.
* Understanding of financial instruments and international exchanges.
* Strong problem analysis and creative thinking skills.
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring.
* A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%.
* A discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance.
* 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time).
We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave, and various lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme, subsidized restaurant, and online GP appointments.
We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button.
The legal bits:
We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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