Market Data Senior Officer – Performance & Financial Expert

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Natixis CIB banking activities rely on a wide variety of market data (MD), including both financial and non-financial information. This data covers description and valuation of financial instruments and indices, real-time prices, fundamental analyses, ratings, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors among others. They are essential for our Corporate &amp; Investment Banking teams, helping us stay competitive in a changing financial landscape.</p><p>The market data team is responsible for ensuring seamless access to this vital market data for all users across the globe, facilitating their activities. Additionally, the team monitors data usage to optimize efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>Main tasks and goals</strong></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>The MD Senior Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting and optimizing market data budgets and expenditures, monitoring market data usage through comprehensive analysis, and supervising the performance indicators of MD team to ensure efficient workload organization and the implementation of key process improvements. This position demands a seasoned market data professional adept at enhancing financial oversight, refining reporting processes, and conducting in-depth analyses of vendor activities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><u>Insightful Reporting: </u>Develop and produce both recurring and ad-hoc financial reports utilizing existing resources to monitor the evolution of market data budgets and expenditures. Identify cost drivers and conduct qualitative analyses to explain variations in spending, such as contract renewals and inventory changes.</p><p><u>Supplier Analysis: </u>Create a comprehensive dashboard to track expenditures by market data suppliers. Employ analytical skills to assess services provided and deliver insights into cost fluctuations and service developments.</p><p><u>Strategic Budget Management: </u>Oversee and validate market data invoices, ensuring accurate allocation within the Market Data Management (MDM) tool. Responsibilities include monthly cost tracking and reporting, as well as preparing impactful business reviews and presentations.</p><p><u>Optimization Initiatives: </u>Collaborate with market data experts and user departments to conduct ad-hoc analyses aimed at optimizing market data usage. Prioritize efficiency and automation in all processes to enhance organizational effectiveness.</p><p><u>Team Collaboration: </u>Work closely with a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes knowledge sharing and collective problem-solving. This senior role will also support the training and development of less experienced team members.</p><p><u>Engaging Stakeholder Communication: </u>Facilitate regular meetings with users and management to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Prepare presentation materials that clearly convey findings and recommendations, promoting transparency and informed decision-making among stakeholders, including C-level executives, vendors, and various user profiles. This person will also need to assure proper governance of process with international platforms</p><p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p><p><u>Proven Experience: </u>A strong background in financial management is essential, with significant experience in market data activities being highly desirable. The ability to navigate complex financial landscapes is crucial.</p><p><u>Technical Proficiency: </u>Proficiency in Excel, dashboard creation, and Power BI is required for effective data management and the creation of insightful visualizations.</p><p><u>Analytical Acumen: </u>Strong skills in transforming data into actionable insights, with a focus on problem-solving and process optimization, are necessary.</p><p><u>Collaborative Approach: </u>Excellent communication skills are essential for working with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving results</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Master’s degree in Finance / Economics (or relevant areas)</li><li>+5 years of experience in the relevant role </li><li>Advanced Knowledge of Excel and VBA</li><li>Knowledge of Power BI (mandatory) and knowledge of MDM (will be a plus)</li><li><strong>Fluency in English (mandatory) and a good level of French (preferred)</strong></li><li>Good and structured communication (oral / written)</li><li>Adaptability and curiosity</li><li>Capacity to deal w/ stress and conflict</li><li>Team Player</li><li>Taste for data processing and data accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>We will only consider English CV's.</strong></p><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>At Natixis, we are committed to fostering a working environment where each and every one of our people is treated with dignity and respect and where every voice is heard. Our differences make us collectively stronger and are a source of ful