Market Data Specialist

Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Stakeholders and Vendor management.
• Sourcing and onboarding of new Market Data (reference data, market indexes)
• Market Data usage and contracts renewal review.
• Relationship management with vendors for contractual aspects and follow-up.
• Negotiation with vendors on contractual terms and fees
• Costs monitoring: expenses validation and contribution in budget preparation.
• Contribution on adhoc projects and improvement initiatives.

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EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Finance, Account or Business -related disciplines. 
• Experience in large financial services institutions especially Asset Management and Investment Services sector.
• A deep understanding of asset management business (usage of data, processes, systems, controls and deliverables).
• Demonstrated experience in Market Data and hands on experience on related internal processes.
• Knowledge of Market Data vendor services/ products and contractual aspects.
• Ability to deal with business stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of the small team.
• Data management experience and understanding of data management frameworks are strong added values.
• Experience of Market Data Inventory Systems such as FITS, InfoMatch, Optimize Spend or MDM will be an advantage. 
   

Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer.  We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.