IT Service Owner - Market Data Services in the region of Basel
Our client is a well-established financial institution known for its long-standing stability, international footprint, and commitment to operational excellence. The organisation fosters a collaborative culture, values expertise, and promotes continuous improvement across its global technology and data functions.
Job description
In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of the firm's market-data platforms. You will ensure compliant licensing, cost-efficient data sourcing, and smooth service delivery to trading, risk, and analytics teams. The position requires a mix of operational execution, stakeholder management, and continuous optimisation of market-data services.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the firm's market-data platforms, ensuring reliable and compliant service operations
Oversee licensing, contract administration, subscription management, and renewal cycles
Identify cost-optimisation opportunities across sourcing, licensing, and data usage.
Support budgeting and forecasting for market-data cost allocation
Provide required reporting to exchanges and external data providers
Expected Profile
You hold a completed commercial or IT-related education and bring several years of current, hands-on experience in market-data management or IT service operations within financial services. You demonstrate strong analytical thinking, stakeholder coordination abilities, and a reliable, structured working style.
Additionally:
5+ years of experience in market-data and service operations, licensing, and contract governance
Excellent analytical skills and ability to coordinate across stakeholders
Strong Microsoft Office skills; ITIL knowledge is an asset
Ability to prioritise, recognise synergies, and work independently
Fluent in English and German
Valid Swiss work permit or EU/EFTA citizenship requiredWillingness to work 100% on-site
Benefits:
Central city office locations across Switzerland
Above average insurance coverage fully borne our client
Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
Excellent opportunities for further training and personal development
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