Market Data Analyst

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking a Market Data Analyst to support the Market Data Operations team. The role involves gathering business requirements, performing data analysis, and enhancing operational efficiency while collaborating with various business partners.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Market Data Operations team by facilitating market data requests and contract renewal activities, performing data analysis and reconciliation, reviewing invoices, conducting user polling, and assisting with ongoing investigationsWork with business units globally to manage demand, understand their needs, identify current/future requirementsBuild a strong partnership with stakeholders across the organization and gain a solid understanding of Market Data servicesServe as a point of contact for user issues; triage, troubleshoot, and coordinate resolution with vendors and internal teamsGather and organize data to produce metrics and reporting related to market data consumption; maintain, enhance, and expand data‑driven dashboards to monitor market data spend trends over timeActively contribute to initiatives that streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency across contract renewal activities, user management, invoice validation, and intake workflows, leveraging AI capabilities and Power Apps to drive automation and continuous improvementIdentify duplicative data sources, and look for ways to maximize utilization of the data we already have to ultimately deliver incremental cost efficienciesUnderstand how the data ecosystem is structured and how data is integrated and transformed across different platformsWhen presented with problems or reporting needs, identify data and analytical process necessary to address themAbility to generate impactful, actionable insights based on iterative data analysis, translate data-driven output into business language, and make appropriate recommendationsContribute to the development and execution of the division’s data strategy that enables the most effective use of the data assetsCollaborate with all groups within the Chief Data Office to ensure alignment across data functions and on target delivery of the group’s goalsBring forward new ideas, challenges to the status quo without a specific business requestContinuously enhance knowledge within area of expertise and keep current with industry trends and business directionSkillsUndergraduate degree in business, finance, computer science or a quantitative disciplinePrior experience in the financial industry in Market Data, Operations, or Data Management is preferredStrong ability working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex initiatives and align business needs with data solutionsMust have solid technical skills, particularly within the Microsoft Office suite, with expert Excel capabilitiesExceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong logical and technical problem‑solving skills; able to analyze complex data, identify inconsistencies, and provide data‑driven recommendationsExcellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset; able to clarify ambiguous situations and drive efficient outcomesStrong organizational skills with the capacity to balance competing priorities and manage tasks independentlyExecutes with speed and precision, viewing challenges as opportunities to dive deeper and continuously learn from both successes and setbacksHold a high degree of personal accountability and ownership in everything you doA comprehensive understanding of market data vendors (e.g. Bloomberg, MSCI, Factset, Morningstar, S&P, etc.) and services is a nice to haveExperience with databases, query/programming languages, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), and data analysis is a significant plus for this positionBenefitsHealthDentalMental healthVisionShort- and long-term disabilityLife and AD&D insurance coverageAdoption/surrogacy and wellness benefitsEmployee/family assistance plansVarious retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)Financial education and counseling resourcesGenerous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick daysFull range of statutory leaves of absenceCompany OverviewManulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.manulife.com/.



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