Junior Category Manager - Market Data

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Junior Category Manager – Market Data Brokerage

Role Summary

The Junior Category Manager supports the Market Data Brokerage vendor category, partnering with business units, sourcing leadership, and vendors to execute sourcing strategies, manage contracts and renewals, and deliver cost, risk, and service outcomes. The role requires sound commercial judgment, strong execution skills, and the ability to operate independently on complex engagements under general direction.

This is an individual contributor role with accountability for defined workstreams and opportunities to represent the category in cross‑functional forums.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership

• Partner with internal business units to ensure understanding of Enterprise Market Data sourcing processes, governance requirements, and available services

• Maintain regular engagement with stakeholders to support delivery, issue resolution, and service quality

• Translate business requirements into sourcing and commercial actions aligned with policy and market data licensing frameworks

Vendor & Commercial Management