Market Data Officer

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established international organisation operating at the heart of European financial markets. To support its continued growth and development, the organisation is seeking a Market Data Officer to join its operations team.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the management, quality assurance, and evolution of key market data products and financial benchmarks within a highly regulated and dynamic environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will play a key role in the oversight, monitoring, and development of financial benchmark and market data activities. You will contribute to operational excellence, product innovation, market analysis, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Benchmark Operations & Data Quality

- Support the daily monitoring, control, and execution of benchmark and market data production processes.
- Ensure the integrity, reliability, and consistency of published data and benchmark outputs.
- Design and perform regular data quality controls and validation procedures.
- Contribute to the continuous enhancement of operational frameworks and methodologies.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of supporting systems and tools.

Product Development & Innovation

- Participate in the design, enhancement, and launch of new benchmark and market data products.
- Contribute to strategic projects aimed at strengthening the organisation's service offering.
- Support product governance activities and lifecycle management initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and client value.

Market Analysis & Reporting

- Monitor developments across European financial and capital markets.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support business and product decisions.
- Prepare regular reports, market updates,



and analytical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to periodic methodology reviews and ongoing performance assessments of benchmark products.

Project Management

- Lead and coordinate selected operational and product-related projects.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support the implementation of strategic and regulatory initiatives.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, procedures, and operational guidelines.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree combined with significant relevant professional experience.
- Initial professional experience in financial markets, market data, benchmark administration, data analytics, risk management, research, or a similar environment.
- Experience working with large datasets and data quality controls.
- Knowledge of financial markets and market infrastructure is considered an advantage.
- Experience with data visualisation and reporting tools is highly desirable.
- Exposure to project-based work within a regulated or financial environment is a plus.

Technical Skills

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
- Experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualisation solutions.




- Ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex datasets effectively.

Personal Competencies

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international environment.
- Sound judgement and a pragmatic mindset.

What Our Client Offers

- A permanent position within an internationally recognised organisation.
- Exposure to European financial markets and market infrastructure.
- A collaborative, multicultural, and professional working environment.
- Opportunities to contribute directly to strategic and product development initiatives.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation package and attractive benefits.
- Adaptable working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
- The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals and industry experts.

Culture & Values

Our client values individuals who demonstrate:

- Collaboration: building strong relationships and working effectively across teams.
- Accountability: taking ownership of decisions, actions, and outcomes.
- Excellence: delivering high-quality work and continuously seeking improvement.
- Learning Agility: embracing development opportunities and expanding expertise.
- Adaptability: remaining open to change, innovation, and new ways of working.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance, data, or market analysis professional looking to combine analytical expertise, project ownership, and product development responsibilities within a highly visible international environment.

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