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Market & Reference Data Manager

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factset logoFactset · Norwalk, CT
$102K–$128K/yrFull-timeOn-site2w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Help architect, develop, and operate FactSet's next-generation pricing and security reference database, aligning real-time identifiers and symbology with core reference data and corporate actions.
  • Shape and refine data models, development frameworks, and operational processes to support broad asset class coverage-equities, fixed income, funds, and derivatives.
  • Foster partnership across engineering, product, market data, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and consistency between real-time pricing, security identifiers, and reference data.
  • Advance FactSet's data governance standards, quality controls, and scalability as new asset classes, venues, and symbology are introduced.
  • Balance strategic design initiatives with hands-on execution-supporting both our day-to-day operations and long-term data platform evolution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years working with financial instrument reference data, security identifiers, market data, and symbology-especially in exchange-listed environments.
  • Deep understanding of cross-asset security modeling and integration of real-time market data within reference data platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data and market structure concepts into practical frameworks and operational workflows.
  • Proven record of collaboration across technical and business teams-ideally in a data-intensive or financial technology environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, data ownership, and operational rigor.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Benefits

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.S upport for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, and family leave.Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.Learn more about our benefits here .Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.The budgeted salary range for this position in the states of Connecticut and New York is $102,000-$128,000.Company Overview:FactSet ( NYSE:FDS | NASDAHealth insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

Additional Information

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients' needs and exceeding their expectations. Your Team's Impact FactSet's Market Data Group is at the forefront of delivering high-quality, low-latency market pricing and reference data to support critical functions across the global financial industry. Our data powers trading, risk, portfolio management, analytics, and regulatory processes-spanning real-time and delayed pricing, standardized symbology, and reference datasets across global asset classes. By integrating robust feeds with consistent identifiers, we enable client to accurately price securities, link data across their systems, and maintain reliable operational workflows in front, middle, and back-office environments.

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