Market Data Associate, Bain Capital, LP, Boston, MA

Posted January 15, 2019

Title: Market Data Associate

Reports to: Nancy Cordery

Department: Global Research Services

Type: Full-Time

 

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW:

Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with approximated $105 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, real estate and venture capital. We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact.

 

DESCRIPTION:

The Market Data Associate reports directly to the Market Data Manager in the Global Research Services department.  In this role, you will drive continuous improvement of information and market data needs across the firm.  You will be assisting in the daily management of market data and third-party research services.  This includes vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, coordination of legal review, facilitating contract execution, processing invoices, maintaining user inventory, tracking of service terms, completing contract cancellations/renewals, and budget reporting.  You will be working directly with investment and information professionals globally.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate, negotiate, and facilitate execution of market data & research contracts.
• Work closely with Legal and Compliance departments during the contract review process.
• Communicate, and ensure compliance of, procedures and guidelines for use of market data & research services to end users.
• Continuously source new market data & research resources and tools that will bring additional value to the investment teams.
• Responsible for contract-related correspondence, documentation, & reporting in Service Now database; inventory and budget reporting in market data inventory management system (FITS); invoice processing & budget reporting in Workday; and managing vendor relationships.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop vendor relationships.
• Able to work efficiently in a high-paced environment and deal with frequent changes or unexpected events while providing a high level of customer service.
• Skilled at Analytics, Reporting, Negotiations, Budgeting, and Presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across different audiences globally.
• Manage time effectively, multi-task, and meet constant deadlines.
• Ability to management projects and problem solve.
• Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience.
• Undergraduate degree from a respected institution required; an advanced degree is highly desirable.

 

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