Market Data Analyst

Russell Investments•Seattle, WA

1d•$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