Data Licensing Specialist

Overall purpose of the job:

Oversee and optimise a dynamic and accurate inventory of data licensing rights, while negotiating and managing the market data contracts that underpin them and offering expert guidance and insights to our stakeholders. Drive impactful decisions and ensure the seamless management of valuable data assets for our internal teams here at Capula.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The role covers all aspects of the data management lifecycle associated with the firm's market data and security master systems, including requirements gathering and analysis, commercial agreements, and data quality maintenance
• Lead the negotiation and renewal of market data contracts and licensing agreements with vendors and exchanges, securing favourable commercial terms and value for the firm while maintaining data quality
• Bring innovative ideas to commercial structures, licensing models and data usage, challenging the status quo to reduce cost and unlock value across the firm’s asset classes
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to transform intricate requirements into actionable development tasks
• Simplify complex needs into a series of manageable steps, driving innovation and ensuring seamless execution
• Clearly communicate project status, risks, and dependencies, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged to ensure alignment and awareness of key developments
• Address discrepancies, resolve compliance issues, and find innovative ways to utilise data throughout the firm

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other numerical disciplines)
• FISD (Financial Information Associate or Data Licensing Specialist)

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Market Data, ideally within an investment fund
• Hands-on experience working with market data contracts, including negotiating commercial terms and renewals with data vendors and exchanges
• Broad knowledge of multiple asset classes and of the financial industry data sources, providers and products that support them
• Background in analysing, designing and implementing processes and policies to improve efficiency and accuracy in data management

Skills

• Excellent written communication skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation capabilities, with a genuine enjoyment of commercial negotiation
• Innovative, creative thinker who proactively proposes new ideas and approaches
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines
• Adept at multitasking

Benefits

Capula is dedicated to helping all employees flourish in their roles by supporting your professional development.

We will provide:

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities
• Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office)
• Generous pension contribution
• Free breakfast and lunch in our employee restaurant
• Private medical insurance and other benefits

Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial sector. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.