"Market Data Specialist (Product Owner, Core Databases) (m/f/d)Job titleMarket Data Specialist (Product Owner, Core Databases) (m/f/d)About InfrontAt Infront, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, recognizing our diverse team as one of our most valuable assets.
For 25 years, Infront has been empowering financial market experts to make faster, smarter, compliant decisions. Over time, we have expanded our foundation by bringing together companies with more than 75 years of combined market experience and trust. All these years on, we're still building. Opening our new Madrid office this summer marks an exciting next chapter, and we're growing our team in order to write it.
Our strength lies in market data, delivering reliable, accurate information through a powerful suite of tools, spanning Data Intelligence, Wealth Management solutions, and Trading & Investor solutions, that our users depend on every day. Today, we are one of Europe's leading providers of market data and financial software, helping professionals navigate markets with confidence and speed.

About the Role
Do you enjoy working with data, solving complex challenges, and turning business needs into practical technical solutions? Are you someone who likes taking ownership, connecting the dots between different teams, and shaping how data is structured and delivered?We're looking for a Market Data Specialist to join our Market Data team, combining market data expertise, product ownership, and technical specification work.
In this role, you'll take the lead as Product Owner of our Core Databases team and act as the primary content contact for the Core Data API (CDAPI) squad. The Core Database is the central hub for all reference, historical, and non-streaming data across the company.
You'll work at the intersection of data providers, developers,



and internal stakeholders. From shaping our data content and defining how it is structured to deciding what gets built next, you'll play a key role in making sure our data meets business needs and that teams across the company understand

what we offer
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This is a role for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking, technical understanding, and a strong sense of ownership.

Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership: Core DatabasesAct as Product Owner for the Core Databases teamPrioritize tasks raised by the content teamsPrioritize technical tasks from the Squad Lead together with the Squad LeadMaintain the backlog and communicate priorities and rationale to the team and stakeholdersCore Data API SquadServe as the first and direct point of contact (POC) for content questions from the Core Data API (CDAPI) squadAnswer content questions, with a particular focus on how content looks in the Core DatabaseNote: this POC role covers content questions only, not general internal technical questionsMarket Data & SpecificationsWrite clear, detailed specifications for developers, especially in the Core Databases team, to integrate and adjust new content from data providersAnalyze new content from providers and define how it should be mapped, modeled, and maintainedEnsure specifications are complete, testable,



and aligned with the business needData Research & Coverage AnalysisResearch data topics across the companyAnswer questions from Product, Tech, Customer Support, Sales, and Consulting on data availability, such as: Do we cover this data? How much of it do we cover? Since when? With what quality?Document coverage findings in a way that is reusable for other teamsSecond-Level SupportTake part in second-level support together with the teamInvestigate data-related bugs and escalationsRequest bug fixes from development teamsPerform manual data corrections and fixes when requiredProvider ManagementMaintain day-to-day contact with data providersCoordinate onboarding, content changes, issues, and questions with providersWho you areRequirementsSolid experience working with financial, market, or reference data (or comparable structured data domains)Understanding of data modeling concepts, such as entities, identifiers, historical data, and data qualityExperience writing technical or functional specifications for developersExperience with product ownership or backlog management (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)Strong analytical skills and the ability to query and validate data (e.g., SQL)Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbalAbility to work with technical teams and translate between business and technical languageNice-to-HaveExperience as a Product Owner or in a comparable role for data products or APIsFamiliarity with APIs and how data is delivered to consumersExperience working directly with data vendors or content providersExperience in second-level support or incident handling for data productsKnowledge of market data types (reference, historical, non-streaming, real-time)Personal SkillsStructured and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownershipComfortable managing multiple stakeh

📌 Market Data Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 Infront
📍 Madrid