Market Data SME

CMC Markets Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned financial services firm based in Greater London is seeking a Market Data Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead their global market data function. The successful candidate will manage strategies, engage with senior stakeholders, and optimize data operations while ensuring cost-efficiency and governance. This role requires proven experience in the market data field, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence at executive levels. Join a company committed to diversity and excellence in financial trading.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Market Data role within financial services.
• Strong understanding of global market data landscape and vendors.
• Demonstrated success in vendor management and commercial negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Market Data strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Engage with stakeholders to optimize data consumption models.
• Lead vendor management activities to control costs and enhance value.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial negotiation

Market data strategy

Job description

Market Data SME page is loaded## Market Data SMElocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: CMC4846CMC Markets is seeking an experienced Market Data Subject Matter Expert (SME) to take ownership of our global Market Data function.In this role, you will own the end-to-end management of market data strategy and operations, ensuring CMC continues to extract maximum value from its data investments while maintaining strong commercial discipline, governance, and operational excellence.You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Front Office, Product, Technology, Procurement, Finance, and Risk, acting as a trusted expert who can both challenge and optimise how market data is sourced, consumed, and managed. ### **Key Responsibilities*** Own and evolve CMC’s Market Data strategy, ensuring alignment with business, operational, and commercial priorities.* Act as the senior point of expertise for all market data matters across the Group.* Engage with stakeholders to understand usage, identify inefficiencies, and optimise data consumption models.* Lead vendor management activities, including licensing, commercial negotiations, cost control, and ongoing optimisation.* Stay abreast of market data vendor developments, pricing models, and industry trends, bringing external insight into CMC.* Drive delivery from concept through execution, including business case development and tracking measurable outcomes.* Lead, develop, and support the Market Data team, embedding best practice, accountability, and continuous improvement.### **What We’re Looking For*** Proven experience in a senior Market Data role within financial services.* Strong understanding of the global market data landscape, including vendors, licensing models, and pricing structures.* Demonstrated success in vendor management and commercial negotiation, with a focus on cost optimisation and value creation.* Confident stakeholder manager with the credibility to engage and influence at senior and executive levels.* A hands-on leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.* Take ownership of a critical business function within a global, listed financial services firm.* Work at the intersection of trading, technology, and commercial strategy.* Be part of a culture that values quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to do their best work.CMC Markets is one of the world’s first ever fin-tech companies and was launched in 1989 to break down the barriers of financial trading and make trading accessible to everyone.Our mission is to use our award-winning, Next Generation trading platform and unparalleled client service to empower millions of people to have the best trading experience out there. Our clients can trade on thousands of instruments using the best technology, supported by sophisticated charting, competitive pricing and automated execution. We're trusted by investors globally, but also by banks, brokers, funds and trading desks though our top-tier liquidity institutional offering, enabling these businesses to expand into new markets and increase revenue potential. We were recently listed on the FTSE250, and our business continues to go from strength to strength as we continue to invest in our technology and our people.