Market Data Manager (CIB)

• You’ll join our Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) Market Data Services team, playing a critical role in how market data is sourced, governed and optimised across the bank
• Accountable for key vendors, cost control and risk management, you’ll ensure market data is aligned with regulatory and business requirements and remains cost‑effective
• Based within the CIB Chief Operating Office, we partner closely with internal teams and external suppliers such as Bloomberg and London Stock Exchange Group
• As our Market Data Manager, you’ll bring subject matter expertise across contracts, usage, governance and supplier performance, helping to protect the bank while enabling colleagues to access the data they need to serve our clients and support CIB’s growth strategy
• End‑to‑end management of market data vendors and contracts, including onboarding new services, contract implementation and ongoing supplier performance, working closely with Supplier Management and key vendors such as Bloomberg and London Stock Exchange Group
• Oversight of market data inventory and usage records, including access management, usage reporting and cost allocation. Ensure contractual terms are met and support effective cost control across the business
• Proactive identification, assessment and management of risks associated with market data provision, including regulatory, commercial and operational risks, with issues managed through established governance routes
• Partnering with internal collaborators to understand business needs, provide subject‑matter expertise on market data solutions, and ensure data provision aligns to current and future requirements
• Driving optimisation and efficiency by evaluating solutions, finding opportunities for cost mitigation, and supporting delivery of a sustainable target operating model as the business evolves
• Maintaining strong awareness of industry, vendor and regulatory developments relevant to market data, applying this insight to inform decision‑making and advise the business

Benefits

• A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
• A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
• Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
• Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
• Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
• Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
• Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
• Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our ‘Your Tomorrow’ scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.- Significant experience (5+ years) working with market data or market data services, gained within a financial services organisation, market data provider or data services business
• Experience providing day‑to‑day leadership, coaching or supervision to colleagues, supporting development, knowledge‑sharing and effective delivery, with line management responsibilities as the role evolves
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) working with market data inventory, entitlement models, licence records or usage reporting, from either a consumer or provider perspective
• Analytical and structured thinking, with the ability to evaluate options, interpret data from multiple sources and support cost optimisation or efficiency improvements
• Experience managing market data vendors or client relationships, including contract implementation, usage considerations and ongoing commercial or service discussions
• Strong ability to identify and manage risk, including regulatory, commercial and operational considerations, applying sound judgement and supporting appropriate outcomes
• We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply- End Date: May 28, 2026