Reference and Market Data Associate Director

$230,000 - $290,000/Yr

Federal Reserve Bank - New York, NY

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Monetary Authorities-Central Bank

About the position

The Reference and Market Data Associate Director at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plays a pivotal role in ensuring the operational pricing and reference data availability and quality. This position is situated within the Markets Group, which is responsible for implementing market operations and analyzing global financial market developments. The Associate Director will partner with Vendor Management and business units to manage market data needs and vendor contracts, ensuring that the data provided meets the high standards required for effective decision-making. Additionally, the role involves managing relationships with Markets Risk Management to address any ongoing issues that may arise, thereby ensuring the integrity and reliability of the data used across the organization. In this leadership position, the Associate Director will develop, prioritize, and execute strategies that support pricing and reference data initiatives. This includes leading a team, providing direct coaching, facilitating skill development, and fostering a strong team culture that aligns with the broader objectives of the Product, Strategy & Support (PS&S) team. The PS&S team collaborates closely with Markets leadership to define the strategic vision for technology products and ensure that the portfolio of initiatives delivers value to the Group's mission and objectives. The ideal candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert in price content management, possessing a comprehensive understanding of asset class coverage, vendor methodologies, and accuracy measurement. They will also have experience leading teams through organizational changes and possess superior communication skills to effectively engage with senior stakeholders. The role requires a highly organized individual who can navigate complex and high-stakes environments with an ownership mindset and a bias for action. Experience in Agile environments and a background in finance, business, product, or technology will be advantageous for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational pricing and reference data availability and data quality.
• Partner with Vendor Management and business to manage market data needs and vendor contracts.
• Manage relationships with Markets Risk Management and drive resolution of any ongoing events.
• Develop, prioritize, and execute strategies and plans that support pricing and reference data.
• Lead a team, providing direct coaching, facilitating upskilling, and building a strong team culture.

Requirements

• Subject Matter Expert on price content management, including asset class coverage and vendor knowledge.
• Experienced people leader, particularly through organizational change.
• Superior written, oral, and PowerPoint communication skills for problem-solving and stakeholder alignment.
• Highly organized and accountable, able to navigate ambiguous and high-stakes environments.
• Ownership mindset with a bias for action.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Background in finance, business, product, and/or technology; previous consulting experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
• Subsidized Public Transportation Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
• Executive Benefits
• And more