Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
Lead Market Data Systems Engineer, Technology Data & Data Access
Job Summary
The successful candidate will manage critical aspects of Market Data, Trader Voice, and Trading Core Infrastructure technologies and will report directly to the Manager of Core Transactional Technologies. This role requires close collaboration with vendors and IT teams to resolve technical issues and drive strategic initiatives within Market Data and Trading Technology. The position is based in Boston, with regular attendance required at our Needham, MA office.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Systems Engineer, you play a critical role in shaping and sustaining the firm’s core technology environment. You drive strategic initiatives, lead complex, cross‑functional programs, and ensure the reliable delivery and continuous improvement of mission‑critical Trading and Investor services.
Analyze enterprise‑wide business and information requirements, recommending scalable, firm‑wide system solutions.
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major technology programs and business initiatives.
Architect, design, and implement high‑impact, mission‑critical systems supporting core Trading and Investor platforms.
Partner with engineering leads, managers, and business stakeholders across the organization to align technology outcomes with strategic objectives.
Define and maintain technical roadmaps for IT initiatives, platform modernization, and infrastructure improvements.
Collaborate with team leads and management to deliver IT services and proprietary products with high availability and performance.
Develop feasibility studies, project plans, and detailed time and cost estimates to support informed decision‑making.
Identify root causes of complex technical issues and clearly communicate remediation and risk‑mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks, including Change Control, Architecture Review, Incident Management, and IT Security controls.
Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation to support production systems and ensure operational stability.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings a strong professional background with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience supporting market data and trading technologies. Success in this role requires a blend of advanced technical skills, analytical problem-solving, and a strong commitment to exceptional client service. The candidate must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative, and globally distributed environment while managing complex systems and stakeholder relationships.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Computer Science or related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in financial services or a related industry preferred.
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve diverse technology issues.
Exceptional project management, client support, and relationship management skills.
Proven ability to manage vendors and third-party service providers effectively.
Proven ability to deliver in a global environment.
Experience with market data/trading applications, vendor feeds, and infrastructure.
Working knowledge and experience with market data, trading platforms and services, including but not limited to: Bloomberg and B-Pipe Datafeeds, FactSet, LSEG Refinitiv, Flextrade, Tradeweb, Liquidnet, BIDS, BlockCross, DTCC Services (Mortgage-Backed Securities, EPN), TNS, BT Radianz.
Demonstrated knowledge in market data delivery models, security identifiers, and entitlement management, with solid market knowledge spanning Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities, Derivatives, and Private Funds.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages preferred: Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
Experience leveraging AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to improve efficiency and operational outcomes.
Hands-on experience building, deploying, and operating applications and services in cloud environments, including AWS and/or Azure, preferred.
Ability to design and maintain business intelligence dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and information security; hands-on network experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of SQL and database management.
Knowledge of trader voice, trading turrets, and voice recording is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and information security (hands-on network experience preferred).
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build effective relationships, demonstrate customer focus, and manage vendors.
Personal Characteristics
Demonstrates strong analytical problem‑solving and sound decision‑making capabilities in complex, high‑impact environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with a consistent, customer‑focused mindset.
Builds trusted, collaborative relationships across technology, business, and vendor teams.
Operates autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability and delivery excellence.
Provides technical leadership, thought partnership, and subject‑matter expertise.
Effectively manages complex, broad‑scope responsibilities spanning multiple initiatives or workstreams.
Contributes to strategic planning, technical direction, and enterprise‑level decision‑making.
May lead project outcomes and/or manage or mentor team members.
Collaborative and team‑oriented, with the ability to influence without authority.
Demonstrates a strong independent work ethic and ownership mentality.
Maintains a strategic, enterprise‑focused perspective while executing at a detailed level.
Manages multiple project components concurrently, balancing priorities and dependencies.
Thoroughly documents systems, environments, and operational processes to support sustainability and knowledge sharing.
Highly disciplined, adaptable, and responsive to change in fast‑paced environments.
Documents environments and processes thoroughly.
Highly disciplined and adaptable to change.
About Us
Wellington Management Company, LLP is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value innovation, collaboration, and a passion for excellence in everything we do.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 90,000 - 180,000This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.