Market Data - Vendor Relationship Manager - Associate - Dallas

Vendor Data Products Team

The VENDOR DATA PRODUCTS team at Goldman Sachs delivers analytics, pricing and reference data, both real-time and historical reflecting all major markets and financial instruments to our internal and external clients.

The Vendor Data Products Vendor Management sub-team is responsible for negotiating all data licensing and commercial terms with third party vendors. The team coordinates directly with internal business sponsors on data requirements as well as legal counsel, Technology Risk, Compliance and the Vendor Management Office - to ensure vendor solutions meet firm policies and standards. The role provides the opportunity to identify cost saving opportunities and build strong relationships with all divisions in the Firm while supporting strategic projects.

Why join the team?

• We are a collaborative and global team of 16, responsible for over 400 vendor relationships
• Opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders across all areas of the Goldman Sachs business to understand client requirements and support strategic projects
• We are at the forefront of driving industry change in digital rights and are building a Digital Rights Management (DRM) platform to revolutionize data licensing
• Exposure to a broad array of products as well as many different aspects of the business since market data is a critical enabler for our businesses.
• As the primary representative for Firm, you will be accountable for maintaining the Firm's reputation with our suppliers
• Ownership of high profile vendor relationships for new contract negotiations, renewals and all other vendor oversight activities
• You will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication

Basic Qualifications/Experience

• General understanding of market data licensing terms
• Experience in vendor negotiation and relationship management
• Senior stakeholders engagement; ability to confidently communicate with and influence

Nice to have

• Experience of the MDSL MDM inventory system
• Vendor management, exchange licensing and/or business analysis experience

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.