Vendor Management Analyst (Market Data)

As a Vendor Management Analyst, you will support the Market Data Services function by managing day to day vendor relationships, contract administration, and compliance processes across the market data lifecycle; from procurement through distribution, usage, reporting, and audit.

You will work closely with Client-facing teams, Partnerships, Finance, Data Engineering, and Data Operations to help ensure compliance controls are followed and continuously improved, gaining hands-on experience with vendor contracts, licensing, and regulatory reporting along the way.

Maintain relationships with data vendors, representing Zema Global professionally, and resolve day to day data related issues promptly.

Ensure adherence to data licensing agreements, industry regulations, and company policies; prepare and submit compliance reports to exchanges and data vendors.

Conduct periodic audits to identify discrepancies or non compliance issues.

Support negotiations for new market data contracts and renewals, working closely with senior team members.

Monitor email queues for incoming market notices, triaging business-relevant items to the appropriate technical team.

Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Design, and Data Operations to address market changes that may impact business processes.

Respond to interdepartmental and client requests for vendor assistance in a timely, professional manner.

Coordinate incoming projects, such as new data report development, source changes, and client onboarding.

Maintain systems and databases for credential management, vendor contacts, contract metadata, and entitlement tracking, and support dashboards that monitor compliance metrics and vendor performance.

Use AI tools and automation to support documentation and help streamline compliance workflows.

3–5 years of experience in market data management, compliance, or vendor management.

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience working with data vendors (e.g., Platts, Argus, Bloomberg, Reuters, ICE, or similar).

Working knowledge of data licensing terms and regulatory frameworks, gained through experience in energy, commodity trading, or financial industries.

Proficiency in SQL and Excel, with experience querying and analyzing data across multiple sources.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage professionally with external vendors.

Familiarity with Zema Global's data and software platforms or comparable market data management systems.

Experience with governance frameworks, compliance audits, or regulatory reporting.

Ability to help design or maintain dashboards for tracking compliance metrics and vendor performance.

Comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for workflow automation, drafting, and analysis.

Professional certifications in business management or the energy, commodity, or financial industries.

Global Impact Shape the future of energy, commodities, and financial markets through innovative technology.

Innovation at Scale Work with cutting-edge software, advanced analytics, and complex data that solve real-world challenges.

Career Growth Join a fast-growing global organization where your ideas, development, and career progression are valued.

Exceptional People Collaborate with talented colleagues and industry experts across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Meaningful Ownership Take ownership of your work, influence strategic initiatives, and make a measurable impact on our customers and business .

One Global Team Be part of a collaborative culture built on trust, respect, and our values: Think Big. Make It Happen. Win as One.

Zema Global is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristic.