Market Research

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Florida, Tampa
201 N Westshore Blvd (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Role: Market Research Consultant Duration: 12 months (Possible Extension) Location: Tampa Bay, FL / Newark, NJ Project Overview: Team Structure: They are a collaborative team. There is a lot of overlap with team, and this resource should be able to collaborate. 1 team member works from home, 3 are based in Newark, Manager is based in Tampa, and 1 team member is based in Pittsburg. This resource will be on teams to connect and should feel comfortable making a phone call. The training and ramp-up is moving quickly. While they know some things will take time, there are certain processes they expect this person to pick up on quickly. Responsibilities: Contract reviews (renewal and new). Review and identify to businesses any contractual restrictions and/or concerns with the agreement, including usage rights and business terms. Negotiations (vendor fees, usage rights, business terms). Track renewals and auto-renewals. Internal coordination with stakeholders. Contract intake and execution. Contract termination requirements. Contract compliance. Inquiries regarding index data (access, cost, distribution, disclosure). Inquiries regarding market data usage rights. New service requests, moves, changes. Respond to User inquiries. FITS/SPEND inventory updates. Skills and Requirements Required: market data or procurement experience, no specific vendors required - experience should be in the financial industry. 5 years' experience in market by default, or procurement experience in the financial space. Should not be IT/technical in nature. They are non-IT through and through. Someone who understands the affiliates broadly. Should be comfortable talking to vendors, talking to internal business partners. Should be a fast learner (the ramp up is quick). Understanding contracts, renewals, general services. Understands efficiency and who can move quickly and understands urgency. Willing to learn the process. Detailed oriented/organized. Should review processes, procedures and policies provided by the HM to ensure they are on track before reaching out. Should ask questions, be sure you are following the processes. Someone who is thorough (for example, if manager asked for a document to be sent out, he expects this candidate to review the document to ensure no errors are there. They should be proactive in reviewing and circling back as needed). Nice to have: basic excel skills, basic word, basic communicate, FITZ is great to have(not required). Experience with the vendors is a plus (Bloomberg, Frank Russell, MSCI, SMP) Someone who is direct. Position is offered by a no fee agency.