Market Data Associate

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DESCRIPTION:

The Market Data Associate reports directly to the Market Data Director in the Research & Market Data Services (RDS) department within Platform Services at Bain Capital.  Our team provides best-in-class market data services and enables innovated research solutions globally for all investment teams and assets classes across the firm.  This includes but is not limited to 3rd party data & research procurement, firmwide access & budget management, vendor selection & onboarding, contract negotiations, vendor risk, and partnering with the broader RDS Research team to support the investment due diligence process.  You will be working directly with multiple investment teams, Finance, Legal, IT & Compliance stakeholders, and the RDS global research team in a fast-paced complex environment.  This position is critical for maximizing the value of our market data & delivery of research services globally at the firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead onboarding/offboarding of market data and research services ensuring investment team access needs are supported and issues are resolved in a timely manner.  Requires coordination with vendors, internal end-users, internal IT and oversight of outsourced business operation teams supporting workflows.
• Serve as a project manager involving key market data initiatives & strategic research projects, e.g. establishing access to research services via OKTA.
• Manage RDS internal communications for new hirers regarding access needs.
• Responsible for inventory data quality control & license cost allocations in FITS system for budget reporting.
• Provide input on market data and research best practices & policies and procurement procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, project management, and problem-solving skills are critical.
• Strong written and verbal communication is required, with the ability to communicate clearly across different audiences globally.
• Able to work efficiently in a high-paced environment, and deal with frequent changes or unexpected events while providing a high level of customer service.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy managing multiple projects and complex workflows.
• Manage time effectively, multi-task, and meet deadlines with quality and consistency.
• Minimum of 1-3 years working in a market data and/or project management role.
• Strong Excel skills are necessary.
• Undergraduate degree from a respected institution required.
• Eager to learn and innovate.

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