Head of Market Data (Remote)

Job summary

This role involves defining and managing the market data strategy for a financial services company, focusing on both capability development and revenue generation. The position requires a blend of strategic planning and execution, addressing live challenges in data sourcing, pricing, and product delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management, particularly in market data or financial services.
• Strong negotiation skills for exchange licensing and redistribution rights.
• Ability to assess build-vs-buy decisions for data infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the market data strategy, including sourcing, packaging, and pricing.
• Negotiate licensing and redistribution rights with exchanges.
• Develop a commercial model for market data, including pricing tiers and historical datasets.
• Ensure competitive positioning against dedicated market data providers.
• Oversee the developer experience for market data APIs, focusing on reliability and documentation.
• Conduct partner discovery to prioritize data capabilities for various financial entities.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with REST, WebSocket/SSE, and historical data endpoints.

Education

• Relevant degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred.

Tools

• Experience with API development and management tools.