Market Data Solutions Specialist
Company: Point72
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ROLE: The Market Data Solutions Specialist will play a critical
role in managing and optimizing Point72’s market data ecosystem,
serving as the primary bridge between external data providers,
internal stakeholders, and technical teams. This individual will
ensure that market data feeds, licensing, and policies are aligned
with the firm’s trading and investment objectives, while
maintaining strict adherence to governance and compliance
standards. The ideal candidate will combine strong relationship
management skills, operational discipline, technical proficiency,
and strategic vision to ensure that Point72’s market data
environment supports global investment activities effectively and
efficiently. RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and Manage External
Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with
exchanges, vendors, and feed providers; negotiate favorable
agreements; and monitor changes in service, policy, and product
offerings. Enhance Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with
Investment Teams, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Technology to
manage day-to-day market data requests, operational processes, and
governance adherence. Identify and communicate the impact of
exchange and vendor changes on trading workflows, infrastructure,
and data strategy. Oversee Operations & Compliance: Administer
market data feed permissions, manage exchange audits, and ensure
the firm’s data access and usage is compliant with licensing
agreements; monitor and analyze data notifications and policy
changes to maintain operational readiness and governance. Drive
Technical Implementation: Collaborate with Technology teams to
collaborate testing and integration of real-time data feeds; lead
cross-functional projects to improve data infrastructure,
efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Provide Strategic
Insights & Governance: Monitor industry trends, risks, and
opportunities; contribute to the firm’s market data strategy; and
ensure compliance with evolving data governance policies.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics,
computer science, business, or related field (with a strong
academic record). 4 years of experience in market data management
within a financial services or trading environment. Strong
understanding of exchange data licensing, entitlements, and
governance policies. Proven ability to negotiate contracts and
manage vendor relationships. Familiarity with market data
platforms, feed technologies, and integration processes. Knowledge
of global trading markets and regulatory requirements. Excellent
relationship management and communication skills for both external
partners and internal stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills
with the ability to anticipate issues and propose solutions.
Detail-oriented with the ability to track policy changes and ensure
operational compliance. Project management skills, including
leading cross-functional initiatives and meeting deadlines.
Technical proficiency to work with technology teams on feed
configuration, data integration, and system optimization.
Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying trends,
risks, and opportunities. Ability to work under pressure in a
fast-paced, dynamic trading environment. Collaborative mindset with
the capability to bridge communication between technical and
non-technical teams. Commitment to the highest ethical
standards.
Keywords: Point72, Cherry Hill , Market Data Solutions Specialist, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, New Jersey
