Data Analyst – Market Data

The Market Data Benchmarking Analyst role is designed for individuals who want to contribute to the organisation’s mission of helping clients achieve more favourable market data contracts. The analyst will work closely with the data team to analyse market data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide expert insights. The position includes training to become client-facing, with responsibilities such as delivering benchmarking results to clients and building strong relationships. The analyst will also have the opportunity to participate in industry events as a panellist, sharing opinions and expertise with the wider market community.

Key Accountabilities

• Data Cleaning Training: Complete a 1.5-month training program in data cleaning techniques. Populate data templates to standardise data from diverse sources and formats. Clean and organise raw data files into easily digestible tables. Create project files to ensure consistency in variables, years, and datasets.
• Benchmarking Deliveries per provider Training: Complete training for both simple and complex benchmarking projects. Learn and apply benchmarking methodologies for various providers and their products within the specified timeframe. Analyse data trends and patterns to identify key metrics across different market data products. Deliver accurate and timely benchmarks using techniques such as regression analysis or triangulation. Clearly explain the benchmarking methodology and address client questions on trends and key statistics in a client-facing capacity.
• Benchmark Uploads Training: Complete a 3-day training on uploading benchmarks to the dashboard using CSV files.
• Contract Analysis: Analyse and compare contract language to identify key clauses and differences. Digest and understand complex contract terms for analysis.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Years of Experience: 2 - 5 Years Mandatory
• Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree (preferred) in Finance / Economics or Statistics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and perform basic calculations using excel formulae
• Strong communication and analytical skills: Ability to effectively convey findings to both technical and non-technical audiences as well as foster working relationships within the internal team
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, highly collaborative environment
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy and consistency in data analysis and presentations
• Good understanding of Market Data concepts

Good to Have

• Experience within a market data environment, either with a market data vendor or in vendor management.
• Basic knowledge of Python to enable effective collaboration with the technology team on dashboard development.
• Prior experience in client services or another client-facing role.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks, including MiFID II and exchange regulations.

Euronext Values

• Unity: We respect and value the people we work with. We are unified through a common purpose. We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion.
• Integrity: We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly. We act with integrity in everything we do. We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them.
• Agility: We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness. We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change. We take smart risks.
• Energy: We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo. We focus on and encourage personal leadership. We motivate each other with our ambition.
• Accountability: We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders. We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome. We reward and celebrate performance.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.