Sr. Director, Market Data Governance & Vendor Relations

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Summary

As Senior Director, Market Data Governance & Vendor Relations, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader for all aspects of Broadridge’s market data program. You will direct the governance, compliance, and optimization of market data assets, lead relationships with exchanges and vendors, and guide the internal delivery and commercialization of market data products. This highly visible role will also execute new product strategies and ensure market competitiveness, partnering cross-functionally to maximize value for clients and the firm. You will achieve results through strong leadership, product vision, and advanced knowledge of market data operations.

We are made up of high performing teams that meet in person to learn and collaborate as needed. This role is considered hybrid, which means you’ll be assigned to a Broadridge office and given the flexibility to work remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead the governance of all market data operations, ensuring effective risk management, compliance, and audit readiness across the organization.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of market data: acquisition, contract negotiation, rights/usage management, and inventory stewardship.
• Serve as Broadridge’s principal relationship manager with data vendors and exchanges; negotiate optimal terms and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Represent Broadridge in industry forums (e.g., FISD, CCG), advocating for the firm and shaping market data practices.
• Analyze customer needs and competitive landscape to inform the evolution of current and future market data offerings.
• Drive new product initiatives: assess requirements, prepare ROI and business cases, and manage cross-functional launches and go-to-market plans.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Finance to introduce and commercialize new products, develop pricing strategies, optimize spend, and streamline operational workflows.
• Implement and manage efficient systems for internal market data request intake, triage, and fulfillment (e.g., through TRG Screen and Jira).
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams; oversee performance management, pay reviews, and succession planning.
• Develop and deliver market data training to ensure staff proficiency and build future bench strength.
• Enforce standardized processes, access controls, and compliance procedures for all market data assets.
• Lead the resolution of complex business issues and drive operational and financial performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FISD) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in market data governance, vendor/exchange relations, or similar leadership role in financial services.
• Exceptional expertise in market data lifecycle management, contractual rights, compliance, and industry regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to negotiate major data vendor and exchange contracts, manage high-value relationships, and reduce operational risk.
• Demonstrated success launching and commercializing new products or offerings; strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience managing and developing staff at the manager-of-managers level.
• Proficient in market data inventory and workflow management tools (e.g., TRG Screen, Jira).
• Outstanding stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to resolve highly complex business issues.
• Recognized as an influential, visible leader within the market data community.
• Ability to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Salary range $170,000.00- 180,000.00. Bonus Eligible.  

Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

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Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

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