Bloomberg runs on data. Our products are fueled by powerful information. We combine data and context to paint the whole picture for our clients, around the clock – from around the world. In Data, we are responsible for delivering this data, news and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately. We apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative workflow efficiencies, and we implement technology solutions to enhance our systems, products and processes - all while providing platinum customer support to our clients.

The role:

Content Acquisition’s Exchanges & Data Model (EDM) group is seeking a Team Leader for our EMEA team of Technical Account Managers (TAM) and Content Support Specialists (CSS). Reporting to the Global Head of EDM, you will manage a team of 10+ regional employees and help deliver strategies that drive commercial results, as well as technical and operational excellence. You will work closely with a variety of Engineering teams, as well as other internal partners, downstream consumers and clients, to achieve targets and improve the overall exchange product offering.

The Exchanges team supports over 400 trading venues globally and is constantly looking to improve our capability to effectively manage our market-leading exchange content. We are looking for an outstanding leader and experienced market data professional who has a good understanding of all asset classes, market structure and relevant financial regulatory frameworks, and an ability to bring an entrepreneurial vision to the team. You build relationships easily and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You are an effective problem solver and would enjoy the opportunity to make a real impact on our business. In addition to day-to-day leadership support, you will be responsible for coaching, mentoring and training the team, and coordinating talent development efforts with global counterparts to promote shared best practices.

We’ll trust you to:

• Be a strong and dedicated leader who can communicate a clear vision about where the department is heading and how you’re going to get there together
• Manage, mentor, develop and challenge a team of experienced Technical Account Managers (TAM) and Content Support Specialists (CSS)
• Act as a point of escalation and face off to senior partners at the exchanges, and build trusted and collaborative relationships with key internal partners across Bloomberg, including Core Product, Enterprise, Sales and Global Data
• Utilise your experience in the financial industry and understanding of market data and technology to develop strategies to influence and inform the strategic direction of Bloomberg's exchange market data offering
• Assess risk and rewards for multiple business units and manage expectations with partners
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure that teams are focused on the highest-value work, projects are delivered in a timely manner, and proactive investments are made to Bloomberg’s technologies that promote scalability and resiliency of exchange market data solutions
• Analyse and leverage business intelligence to inform your decision-making
• Have a workforce plan that maximises the skills of the team, fosters collaboration and encourages diversity
• Act as an advocate for diversity and inclusion through the understanding of Bloomberg's value, truly understanding its importance to our business
• Occasional travel is required

You’ll need to have:

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or a related field
• 2+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience (for example leading projects, mentoring people, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years of market data experience in the financial services industry, including exchanges, market data providers or financial institutions
• The vision to align your team’s goals to the fast-changing landscape of real-time market data, reference data and technology, and the ability to implement a business and people strategy which responds dynamically to the ever-evolving needs of the market
• Strong relationship management skills and experience dealing with senior business executives
• A proven ability to establish credibility and build influential relationships with multiple internal and external clients and partners
• Comfort with a high degree of autonomy, and demonstrated ability in managing competing priorities from multiple partners
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to context switch often and effectively and deliver against aggressive targets
• Experience analysing workflows and removing organizational barriers to improve cross-team collaboration and efficiency

We’d love to see:

• Knowledge of Bloomberg data products and how they translate into the needs of our customers
• Innovative mind-set

Does this sound like you?

 
Apply if you think we're a good match! We'll get in touch with you to let you know what the next steps are.

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