BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Data Acquisition Specialist

Madrid | Working from home up to 40% | Reference 8321

Would you like to work closely with global data suppliers as well as develop the financial data procurement strategy of SIX? Do you have excellent knowledge of financial markets with focus on financial data (exchanges, rating agencies, contributors, etc.), technical expertise and project management skills? Then, our Data Acquisition team wants to hear from you! We are a high-performance and innovative team that manages relationships with our suppliers as well as working on the evaluation of an innovative procurement strategy.

Apply now with your CV in English, we will be happy to get in touch with you.

What You Will Do

• responsible for the end-to-end commercial and contractual relationship of assigned data suppliers, including but not limited to contract negotiation, contract reviews, supplier relationship management, risk analysis etc.
• review and monitoring of allocated suppliers including relevant documentation (agreements) and according to compliance regulations
• actively maintain a database for supplier strategic issues as well as growing the existing supplier portfolio, based on strategic requirements. Keep a close eye on developments within the financial data industry, analyze and report market trends via the data acquisition newsletter to internal stakeholders
• manage overall data acquisition cost and report KPI figures , create negotiation plans as well as , internal project reporting and to ad-hoc inquiries
• identify and drive new data opportunities and implement new suppliers in close cooperation with the relevant internal stakeholders (Product Management, Operations, Project Management, etc.)

What You Bring

• eager to automate processes and improve efficiency through smart, practical solution
• good understanding of automation tools and technologies, including VBA, Python, Power BI, and AI-supported ways of working
• highly valuable strong knowledge of financial markets, with a focus on financial data such as exchanges, rating agencies, contributors and related data providers
• high interest in legal and contractual topics, or relevant experience in a similar position
• flexible team player with perseverance, strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently and a clear “get-it-done” mindset
• confident using technology to simplify workflows and automate existing processes
• excellent oral and written communication skills in English, combined with a strong commercial mindset, confidence in negotiations and a proven track record in achieving value-driven negotiation outcomes; any other language is advantageous

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call Yuliya Stoyko at +34 917095993.

For this vacancy we only accept direct applications in English.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

What We Offer

Flexible Work Models

We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive and fosters success.

Personal Development

You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.

Agile Working Methods
Whether through scrum or design thinking,

we solve exciting tasks together in teams.