Business Analyst/SME - Market Data - Data Services (4068)

For a longer term project at our client's site, an international bank based in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced

BUSINESS ANALYST/SME - MARKET DATA - DATA SERVICES (4068)

The departments of Market Data and Networks & Connectivity Services are responsible for the delivery of terminal services, data feeds, networks and venue connectivity to trading exchanges globally. The main duties of the role will be to act as a business analyst as part of the Market Data Business Advisory Team in Switzerland.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

- 7+ YEARS SOLID WORK EXPERIENCE AS A BUSINESS ANALYST WITHIN BANKING
- 3-5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN MARKET DATA
- STRONG KNOWLEDGE IN NON-REAL TIME AND RESEARCH DATA SERVICES
- Knowledge of traditional market data suppliers such as SIX, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Exchanges, Ratings Agencies, and Reference data suppliers
- Experience working with a Market Data Inventory such as MDM,FINOFFICE, INFOmatch
- A strong focus on cost containment and cost savings in line with Market Data's overall target
- Excellent communication skills at all levels, as the role involves liaising with internal clients and external suppliers
- Able to work under own initiative and with teams across the Globe
- Excellent Excel & Presentation skills
- Business knowledge is desirable (eg buy side advisory businesses)
- Fluent English language, German would be a plus

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide information, advice, solutions and value-added consultation on market data as a subject matter expert to various groups including colleagues in Market Data Services, IT, and sourcing functions
- Gather, document, critically analyze and communicate market data business requirements and issues.
- Understand user requirements for contract renewals, and user requests for new services etc. Includes analysing the impact on Market Data Business Advisory strategy, identifying opportunities, appropriately challenging sourcing and solution proposals, feeding requirements to IT and proposing solutions etc.
- Build relationships with the business and key stakeholders. Motivate and organize the business to maximize their return on market data costs and investments. This includes building business cases, proposing projects, presenting ideas and marketing opportunities.
- Manage and deliver Market Data projects. Represent the sponsor's view and assume responsibility for request management, budget allocation, timeline/milestones (in collaboration with IT)
- Communication to stakeholders on the project status

Are you ready for a new challenge and AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Zurich? We look forward to receiving your application in MS-Word. For any questions, please contact us.