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Market Data Analyst

Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, employee discount
United States, California, Los Angeles
11100 Santa Monica Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 10, 2025
Who We Are: With offices in Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Boston and Sarasota, Aristotle is a majority employee-owned investment management organization that specializes in equity and fixed income portfolio management for institutional and advisory clients worldwide. Our mission is to help our clients reach their long-term financial goals with active portfolio management using our research-driven investment framework. Aristotle attracts and retains talented investment professionals through a culture focused on research, investment management and client success. We are currently seeking a Market Data Analyst to join our team. The Market Data Analyst at Aristotle will be responsible for managing relationships with market data vendors, negotiating and managing contracts, analyzing data usage, and overseeing a $10 million annual budget. The role also involves ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, conducting market data audits, optimizing processes, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to address data needs. What You Will Do: Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for market data vendors, including Bloomberg, FactSet, FTSE Russell, S&P, Moody's, and other key market data providers. Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure service quality and alignment with business needs. Contract Management: Review, negotiate, and manage contracts and agreements with data providers to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance. Monitor contract renewals and coordinate with stakeholders to determine future requirements. Usage Analysis: Analyze market data usage across the organization to identify cost-saving opportunities and eliminate redundant services. Develop and implement policies to ensure efficient use of market data resources. Budget Management: Monitor and manage approximately a $10 million annual market data budget. Provide regular reports and forecasts on market data spend to senior management. Compliance: Ensure compliance with licensing agreements and regulatory requirements. Partner with legal and compliance teams to address any issues related to market data usage. Market Data Audits: Manage market data audits conducted by vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather required documentation and address audit findings. Process Optimization: Implement and support a vendor governance framework, best practices, and tools required to manage market data. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of market data procurement, management, and reporting. Develop and maintain an inventory of all market data services, licenses, and agreements. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with investment teams, technology, compliance, and other internal stakeholders to understand and address market data needs. Provide recommendations to optimize data usage and support strategic initiatives. Alternative Providers: Evaluate and identify alternative market data providers as potential backups to ensure continuity and mitigate risk. Data Source Alignment: Work closely with internal users to identify and select the most suitable data sources and indices for the firm's business requirements. What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field; or relevant work experience in a similar role. 3+ years of experience in market data management, financial analysis, procurement, or a related field, preferably within an investment management or financial services environment. Experience working with key market data vendors that are essential to an investment management organization. Proven experience in vendor management, cost analysis, and governance frameworks. Strong knowledge of equity and fixed income securities. Strong knowledge of market data vendors, including Bloomberg, FactSet, FTSE Russell, S&P, Moody's, and Intex. Proven experience in vendor negotiation and contract management. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to market data usage is a plus. What We Have to Offer: Robust Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your dependents 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching A culture that values inclusivity Paid time off, including annual Employee Volunteer Day Life, Critical Illness, Disability, and Accidental Injury Insurance Employee Assistance Program Various Company events throughout the year Employee Discount Program Is Aristotle Right for You? At Aristotle, we stand by our core values. We place our clients' interests first. We act with integrity. We achieve excellence through accountability and collaboration. We empower our employees. We are respectful. We value community. Compensation Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00, plus discretionary bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, education, internal equity, and physical work location within the state. This is a hybrid role, based in our Los Angeles, CA office or Newport Beach, CA office. We are looking for exceptional individuals who are intelligent, enthusiastic, and curious, someone who will contribute to our expanding business. An ideal candidate would not limit their contribution to the provided job description but would help us surpass our goals by continually finding ways to improve themselves and the firm. If you would like the stability of a successful, established company and the growth opportunities of a dynamic environment, we look forward to hearing from you. Note: The above description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company's discretion. No phone calls. No agencies or recruiters. Aristotle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Aristotle will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Aristotle Capital Management, LLC, Aristotle Credit Partners, LLC, Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC, Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC, and Aristotle Investment Services, LLC, are affiliated organizations. Each is an independent investment adviser separately registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. 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