Senior Market Data Analyst

**Salary Range:** ================= $85,000 USD \- $100,000 USD Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job\-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs. **Job Description:** ==================== We are seeking a Market Data Analyst to join our Enterprise Data Technology team. This role focuses on delivering scalable, high\-quality market and index data solutions that support investment decision\-making across the firm. The position offers exposure to multiple data vendors, platforms, and business\-critical use cases within a fast\-paced asset management environment. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage relationships with market data and index vendors, specifically focusing on oversight of service delivery, performance, change management and vendor risk * Conduct vendor due diligence and ongoing evaluations to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with contractual obligations * Partner with investment teams to gather requirements, resolve data issues, and align solutions with evolving business needs * Support data governance efforts, including data quality, lineage, and consistency across platforms * Contribute to market data contract negotiations, including analysis of licensing terms, usage rights, and commercial structures * Advise internal stakeholders on market data licensing considerations for new products, enhancements, and client use cases * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams (Investment Division, Performance \& Reporting, Risk, Legal) to deliver compliant, scalable data solutions * Monitor industry trends and vendor offerings to inform strategy, negotiations, and ris