Senior Associate, Vendor Relationships (Market Data)

Work Environment: Hybrid

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shape the future of global investments through innovative vendor management strategies. Drive meaningful impact by ensuring the provision of fit-for-purpose third-party services to our Investment, Finance, and Operations teams. Grow your expertise in a collaborative, international environment.

Be a key player in a brand new role resulting from the continued expansion of our International Operations. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model that supports your career growth and personal life balance. Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where your unique perspectives and ideas are valued.

About AustralianSuper:

AustralianSuper is Australia's largest pension fund and one of the top 20 globally, managing over £160bn in assets. We are committed to helping our members achieve their best financial position in retirement. As part of our exciting global expansion, including the continued growth of our London office, we are seeking talented professionals ready to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing team, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of vendor relationships in London. As a Senior Associate, Vendor Relationships (Market Data), you'll play a leading and crucial role in managing relationships with strategic third-party partners and market data vendors. You will actively help to mentor other team members and, as a senior member of the team, partner with the Manager for Investments Data to ensure we are continually improving in everything we do. Your deep understanding of vendor management, contract and commercial arrangements, and strategic initiatives will be vital in providing operational support across our diverse investment portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a market data SME to the business
• Strong hands-on experience in market data administration
• End-to-end market data provision, enablement, contract negotiation and relationship management
• Manage relationships with strategic third-party partners and market data vendors, building strong relationships with internal clients to understand their market data requirements and provide effective solutions.
• Track and establish SLAs and vendor data quality metrics, ensuring compliance with license agreements and commercials, and supporting market data audits.
• Coordinate vendor-led initiatives and workshops, managing changes delivered by third-party vendors, and implementing new or changing market data and system requirements.
• Provide knowledge of contracts and the licensing implications of changes
• Provide a wealth of knowledge around core Market Data uses, flows and benefits
• Support the management of third-party risk in accordance with the Fund's Risk Management Framework, ensuring appropriate incident management frameworks are in place with vendors.
• Update, maintain, and manage market data inventory in the FITS System (or equivalent)

The Skills and Expertise You Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, or related industry disciplines.
• Relevant experience in market data, vendor management, or relationship management, with a strong understanding of market data product and service requirements within the investment management or superannuation/pension industry.
• Strong ability to engage and build relationships as well as influence people at all levels and functions.
• Excellent, all-round knowledge of the Market Data sector covering multiple Vendors (at least two of Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Factset, ICE and/or RIMES), technology and contractual obligations
• Excellent organisational abilities including the management and coordination of tasks, with strong analytical capabilities and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• An approachable manner and a 'can do' attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to show a willingness to undertake administrative tasks and responsibilities, as well as the more strategic ones.

Life at AustralianSuper:

We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. Our London office is a hub of innovation and collaboration, where you'll work alongside talented professionals from various backgrounds and experiences.

Our London and New York offices are made up of 200+ talented colleagues (circa 160 in London) and are expected to grow three-fold over the next three years, meaning when you join, you become a key part of building our culture and our future direction.

As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones, flexibility in work hours is both a requirement and an opportunity for this role.

We offer great benefits including generous leave types, leading pension contributions, health insurance, and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

Our Values:

At AustralianSuper, we live by our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit, and Excellent Outcomes. These values guide everything we do and are at the heart of our commitment to our members and our team.

What’s Next:

Apply now if you share our values and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing, and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.