Market Intelligence & Data Manager

Invest Impactly; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial initiative in the United Kingdom seeks a Market Intelligence & Data Manager to develop its market data capabilities. You will design data architecture, implement a dynamic database for blue bond projects, and ensure high data integrity. The ideal candidate has experience in market analysis, product management, and a strong background in sustainable finance. This role offers a dynamic and flexible working environment with collaboration opportunities among experts in ocean and climate finance.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape a global initiative

Dynamic and flexible working environment

Collaboration with leading experts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in market data analysis.
• Strong background in product management with UAT experience.
• Expertise in sustainable finance and ESG methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design market data architecture for comprehensive market tracking.
• Implement a dynamic database for blue bond projects.
• Lead data product management for stakeholder value.
• Ensure data integrity and manage vendor relationships.
• Translate data results into trend analyses for reports.

Skills

Market data analysis

Product management

Sustainable finance expertise

Data structuring

Data visualization tools

Job description

About Blue Bond Accelerator (BBA)

The Blue Bond Accelerator (BBA) is an innovative initiative dedicated to creating and expanding the market for blue bonds, a financial tool aimed at addressing urgent environmental issues such as ocean health and climate resilience. Although the BBA was launched in January 2025, it is already making waves with its mission to support the issuance and investment in blue bonds globally. The Accelerator works by building pipelines, boosting ambition, and elevating standards to make blue bonds a crucial solution for both the ocean and climate-related challenges. The BBA is a growing initiative supported by a small yet dedicated team, offering a unique opportunity for individuals who want to engage deeply with a project from its very inception.

About this Role

The Market Intelligence & Data Manager plays a central role within the BBA, tasked with establishing and developing the organization’s market intelligence and data capabilities. As the architect of BBA’s data functions, this role involves designing and managing the proprietary evidence base that informs BBA’s market reports, assessment tools, and thought leadership initiatives. The position requires a keen understanding of sustainable finance, particularly the intricacies of blue bonds, and a strong capacity to bridge technical data science with financial market strategy. The role involves defining the scope of market data, designing a comprehensive database architecture, and classifying projects in line with global standards. This is an opportunity for a proactive individual to help build a world‑class market intelligence function and significantly contribute to unlocking sustainable finance solutions for oceans worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design market data architecture and scope for accurate and comprehensive market tracking.
• Conceptualize and implement a dynamic, queryable database for blue bond projects.
• Develop and manage taxonomy systems to align with global investor standards.
• Lead data product management to ensure valuable features for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight and manage vendor relationships to meet development milestones.
• Lead structured quality assurance processes for data integrity and accuracy.
• Support program analysis to maintain high standards in data used for reporting.
• Identify AI applications to improve data processes and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Serve as the primary data analyst for annual market reports and ensure timely delivery.
• Translate data outcomes into meaningful trend analyses to inform white papers and policy briefs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in market data analysis in financial markets.
• Strong background in product management, including writing technical specs and leading UAT.
• Expertise in sustainable finance, ESG methodologies, and bond markets.
• Comfort with data structuring and visualization tools.
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring high data integrity and scientific rigor.
• Ability to deliver digital products from concept to launch in an agile environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a global high‑impact initiative.
• Dynamic and flexible working environment.
• Collaboration with leading experts in ocean, water, climate, and finance fields.