Market Data Analyst

ROLE:

The Market Data Team within the Point72 Data Services Team is integral to supporting the firm’s real-time, reference, and fundamental market data needs. We are seeking for a Market Data Analyst to join our team and contribute to our expanding data requirements and strategic business initiatives. In this role, you will support our investment professionals and collaborate with various departments across the firm to manage data requests, uphold data governance, and expand our vendor partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Build external relationships across Point72’s existing market data providers, including third party vendors and exchanges
• Build internal relationships across investment teams managing market data requests
• Manage internal operations workflow by liaising with Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Technology teams
• Research and monitor relevant service changes, policy changes, product offerings, and strategic insights across the market data landscape
• Administer appropriate data permissions for investment individuals and trading applications
• Liase across investment teams and internal businesses when running data audit exercises
• Build Point72’s data library with up-to-date information that could be useful for portfolio managers, researchers, and other internal business groups

REQUIREMENTS: 

• 1-3 years of experience in investment research (buy-side, sell-side or research/data provider) preferred. Financial industry experience not required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (with strong academic record)
• Experience in working with data management (e.g. DACS, EMRS, etc.) is a plus
• Ability to be manage, prioritize, and execute tasks in a fast-faced, multitasking environment
• Ability to uphold compliance framework and IP sensitivity framework
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and love for proactive learning  
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards