Market Data Analyst

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a leading global investment firm to recruit a Market Data Analyst to join their expanding team in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical professional to support and optimise market data operations, drive automation, and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.



Essential Skills/Experience:

* 2+ years’ experience in finance, data management, or technology-related roles.
* First class degree in Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related analytical discipline.
* Strong knowledge of financial markets and asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Credit, Listed Derivatives).
* Familiarity with SQL and Python.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Adaptable, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.



Core Responsibilities:

* Support day-to-day market data operations and resolve related queries.
* Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
* Gather, document, and translate business requirements into actionable solutions for technical teams.
* Specify new functionalities to enhance workflows and improve user experience.
* Maintain clear documentation and contribute to knowledge management processes.
* Proactively identify risks and escalate issues, providing recommendations where appropriate.



Benefits:

* A highly competitive salary
* Wider Benefits package



Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.



Job reference: 16429

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.



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