Senior Market Data Business Analyst
Wells Fargo
About the role
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Market Data Business Analyst to support the firm’s enterprise market data function across Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, and Retail Brokerage businesses. The role requires deep market data expertise, strong business analysis capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively within a large financial institution. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping how market data supports revenue generation, risk management, and client service while maintaining strong controls and cost discipline.
In this role, you will:
Market Data Business Analysis & Advisory
- Serve as a subject matter expert for market data across asset classes including equities, fixed income, FX, rates, commodities, derivatives, and indices
- Partner with front‑office, risk, compliance, finance, and operations stakeholders to understand market data requirements and translate them into clear, actionable business requirements
- Advise stakeholders on data availability, vendor options, licensing considerations, and cost implications
- Actively use Artificial Intelligence tools to improve efficiency, effectiveness and work output
Market Data Governance & Controls
- Support firmwide market data governance programs, including inventory management, entitlement models, and usage oversight
- Ensure market data usage aligns with vendor contracts, firm policies, and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to internal audits, vendor audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reviews related to market data
Vendor & Commercial Management Support
- Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Third-Party Risk Management on market data vendor evaluations, renewals, negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Assist in analyzing market data spend, usage patterns, and chargeback models across lines of business
- Support vendor proofs of concept and comparative analysis to ensure data solutions meet business and technical requirements
Technology & Data Enablement
- Work closely with Technology teams supporting trading platforms, pricing engines, analytics, reference data, and distribution tools
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 4+ years of experience in market data, financial data management, or business analysis within a financial services firm.
- 4+ years of experience with market data vendors, products, and licensing models
- 4+ years of experience supporting front‑office, risk, compliance, or finance functions in a regulated environment
- 4+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and managing complex business requirements
- 4+ years of experience and developed analytical skills working with usage data, contracts, and cost analytics
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Sales & Trading, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, or Brokerage businesses
- Familiarity with market data management or entitlement platforms
- Experience supporting vendor negotiations or responding to data vendor audits
- Experience in large, complex financial institutions with multiple lines of business
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong Microsoft Office and AI Prompting skills
Expectations:
- Must be able to work on-site at one of the listed locations – hybrid schedule is available
- Relocation assistance is not available
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Posting Locations:
- 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202
- 194 Wood Ave S, Iselin, NJ 08830
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
28 Apr 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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