Data Architect – Enterprise Market & Reference Data recruitment

London Based Asset Manager Requires a Reference/Market Data Architect who can take the lead in the design and implementation of a Reference Data Solution (including Market Data) and build a Reference Data Hub. This is a very green position.

Your key accountabilities

Define the reference architecture for the integration of market data sources into a Data environment;
Responsible for working closely with the Delivery teams to set out an adoption roadmap for this reference architecture including both new application builds and legacy application migrations;
Provide guidance and oversight to Delivery teams on usage and integration with market data solutions;
Responsible for working with the Operational Market data teams and the commercial teams to ensure that the company is making effective use of its investment in market data whilst operating within the contractual terms agreed with the various market data vendors.

The role of Market Data Architect will work with the IT Delivery and Infrastructures teams, the Operational Market Data team and the Commercial team to support the development and operation of an effective and efficient market data infrastructure including sourcing, distribution, entitlements and storage.

The role will give the successful candidate exposure to the majority of IT delivery teams particular focus on the Investment Management and Investment Services and Fund Accounting teams.