Manager – Market Data Management
Location: Edinburgh (typically 3 days in the office per week, 2 from home)
Closing date: 11th December 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, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.
We help people live their best lives. We are now looking for a Manager for Market Data Management to come and join us in Edinburgh, reporting to our Head of Market Data Management and working as part of a small team.
This role involves the procurement of information services and market data from 3rd party vendors and managing supplier relationships, including:
* Procuring and renewing Market Data services required by the business in the most cost-effective manner.
* Developing sourcing strategies and category plans.
* Driving cost savings and efficiency improvements.
* Ensuring data/service usage and pricing is accurately recorded.
* Maintaining an audit trail for all contracts and commercial agreements.
* Managing relationships with market data providers, ensuring service quality and adherence to contractual obligations.
* Conducting regular vendor service reviews including the use of a clear vendor scorecard methodology.
* Actively supervising actual system usage to ensure value is acquired and feeding into renewal discussions.
* 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.
* Identifying initiatives that enhance our Investment Toolkit and delivering on these.
* Ensuring that the acquisition and use of market data comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* Experience within a similar procurement role.
* Strong negotiation, vendor management, and budget management skills.
* Experience working with legal and commercial aspects of vendor licenses.
* Understanding of financial instruments and international exchanges.
* Positive communication and facilitation skills.
* Index data knowledge is advantageous, but not essential.
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive salary, depending on your experience.
* A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%.
* A discretionary bonus, depending 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 a variety of lifestyle benefits.
If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
About Us
Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager. We use our investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security.
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