Associate, Market Data Analyst

Title: Associate, Market Data Analyst

Location: Jacksonville, FL (4 day in office)

Please Note: This is not a Data Analyst role. Must have experience using a Market Data Cost Inventory Systems such as MDM (Market Data Manager) or FITS (originally Financial Information Tracking System and now called Optimized Spend)

Job Summary

The Market Data Analyst will join a team responsible for vendor relationship management and serving as the primary business interface for all Market Data functions across BGC Partners, Cantor Fitzgerald, and affiliated entities. This role will work closely with, and provide coverage for, the existing U.S.-based Business Analyst overseeing Market Data Services for all offices throughout the Americas. .

Key Responsibilities:

Requirement Gathering

• Collect and validate Market Data requests submitted via email, internal ticketing systems, or phone.

• Secure required business approvals for new services or changes.

• Place orders with Market Data vendors and coordinate installation with the Desktop Support team through the ticketing portal.

Terminal Management

• Manage Bloomberg’s CSC web portal for new orders, relocations, conversions, and exchange permissioning.

• Review and process contract cancellations with vendors.

• Action HR onboarding/offboarding/transfer notifications to ensure accurate service provisioning.

Vendor Management

• Coordinate user training sessions with vendors.

• Partner with the Calero/MDSL team to verify data accuracy for accruals, allocations, and inventory management.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce regular reports for Business Managers and Desk Heads on onboarding progress, compliance status, usage trends, and key operational metrics.

Required Experience:

• 2 years of experience in Market Data operations or related platforms.

• Hands-on experience with some or all of the following platforms and technologies:

• MDM (Calero/MDSL)
• Bloomberg Terminals & CSC Client Web Portal
• Refinitiv: TREP, Eikon, FXT
• S&P Capital IQ
• FactSet
• PitchBook
• ION platforms including Dealogic, MergerMarket, Infralogic
• AlphaSense

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong understanding of Market Data industry regulations and compliance standards.

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Excellent data entry capabilities.

• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with brokers, business managers, and senior executives.

• Proficiency with key Market Data platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and related systems.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.

• Proven ability to perform efficiently under pressure and manage tight deadlines.

• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to explain issues and solutions effectively.

** No Relocation Assistance available

** No Sponsorship available

** No Vendor resumes will be accepted at this time

About Us: Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. www.cantor.com