Market Data Analyst

Russell InvestmentsSeattle, WA
$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Market Data Analyst to join our Enterprise Data Technology team. This role focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality market and index data solutions that support investment decision-making across the firm. The position offers exposure to multiple data vendors, platforms, and business-critical use cases within a fast-paced asset management environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 2–5 years of experience in market data, investment data, or related analytical roles
  • Familiarity with market data vendors (e.g., MSCI, FTSE Russell, Bloomberg), their methodologies, data products and general taxonomy
  • Understanding of key investment data domains, including security master, index data, positions (IBOR/ABOR), trades, performance, and analytics
  • Proficiency in SQL; experience with Python is a plus
  • Experience with modern data platforms and tools (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran)
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively across business and technology teams
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines.
  • Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability.
  • Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective and exude initiative and a sense of urgency.
  • Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture.
  • Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, has a desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions.
  • Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.
  • Dedicated to the firm’s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

  • experience with Python

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with market data and index vendors, specifically focusing on oversight of service delivery, performance, change management and vendor risk
  • Conduct vendor due diligence and ongoing evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with contractual obligations
  • Partner with investment teams to gather requirements, resolve data issues, and align solutions with evolving business needs
  • Support data governance efforts, including data quality, lineage, and consistency across platforms
  • Contribute to market data contract negotiations, including analysis of licensing terms, usage rights, and commercial structures
  • Advise internal stakeholders on market data licensing considerations for new products, enhancements, and client use cases
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Investment Division, Performance & Reporting, Risk, Legal) to deliver compliant, scalable data solutions
  • Monitor industry trends and vendor offerings to inform strategy, negotiations, and risk management
  • Identify and drive improvements in operating models, processes, and controls across market data services

Benefits

  • annual performance bonus
  • healthcare
  • retirement
  • vacation
  • wellbeing programs
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