Data Sourcing & Strategy Analyst

LGBT Great; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a Data Sourcing & Strategy Analyst for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing data acquisition and vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in commercial management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers autonomy and the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders. A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k

Private medical coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in managing data acquisition and commercial lifecycle.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agile environment under pressure.
• Strong negotiation skills for data vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of data discovery and manage vendor relationships.
• Negotiate with data vendors to achieve best value terms.
• Drive down data costs and manage data contracts.

Skills

Prior experience in Commercial Management/Procurement

Understanding of key market data suppliers

Proven relationship management skills

Experience working with senior stakeholders

Job description

Overview

Job Application for Data Sourcing &Strategy Analyst - 12m FTC at Man Group London

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2025

The Team

The Data and AI group is a core global central function which manages and owns the delivery of traditional and alternative data to our investment teams. The group comprises of: Data Scouting and Strategy, Data Science, Data Management, Data Engineering, Market Data Platform and AI.

The function seeks to unlock the value in data by engaging with investment teams, contribute to building scalable insights and evaluation methods and sourcing new data to increase data discovery for our investment teams. The core value which unifies us is a passion to utilise science, technology and data to enhance our investment process.

The Role

We are looking for an Analyst within the Data Sourcing and Strategy team for a 12-month fixed term contract, who will be responsible for proactively managing aspects of the data acquisition and commercial lifecycle to create P&L impacting value for the investment business.

The role will involve assisting with data administration, data sourcing, contract negotiations and driving cost savings across the business. The ideal candidate must be able to thrive when working in an incredible fast-paced agile environment with demanding deadlines and under high pressure to deliver incredible results. They will be responsible for managing relationships with several stakeholders including vendors, internal end users, business managers up to COO &CFO level. The role provides a good level of autonomy, and the post holder will be expected to lead negotiations, structure contracts and engage with the world's leading investment managers.

Role Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of data discovery by identifying the needs and opportunities, vetting new data sources and managing vendor relationships
• Expand the breadth of data available at Man and build strong relationships with our investment teams
• Managing trial &license processes through engagement with internal stakeholders such as researchers, portfolio managers, compliance and legal
• Negotiating with data vendors to obtain the best value terms and conditions for Man
• Helping to drive down data costs including ongoing identification of cost saving opportunities
• Ongoing management of data contracts and vendor relationships including supporting external data audits, usage reporting and ensuring compliance
• Supporting the business with any queries around data licensing and making applicable commercial recommendations
• Creating and managing data reports, metrics and dashboards

Key Competencies

Required

• Prior experience working in a Commercial Management/Procurement or related function
• Understanding of key market data suppliers
• Proven relationship management skills
• Experience working with senior stakeholders

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you&aposll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact .