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Canada
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Operations Analyst based in Canada.
As an Operations Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a growing global market data business. You will oversee data licensing, usage reporting, and entitlement management, ensuring compliance with exchange groups and other data providers. Working closely with external partners, brokers, and internal teams, you will help maintain accurate licensing records and ensure uninterrupted access to market data services. You will manage recurring reporting deadlines, monitor contractual obligations, and coordinate data feed permissions. You will also identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate operational processes. This is an opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing financial technology environment within a globally distributed team.
You will manage the operational processes supporting market data distribution, ensuring accurate licensing administration, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination with external providers and internal stakeholders.
Manage new data licensing agreements and renewals with exchange groups and other market data providers.
Track licensing terms, renewal dates, contractual obligations, and deadlines to ensure continuous compliance.
Prepare and submit accurate monthly usage reports for each data feed to the relevant data providers within established deadlines.
Monitor licensing arrangements for brokers and partners redistributing market data, maintaining up-to-date evidence of their distribution licenses and authorizations.
Enable and disable data feeds for broker and partner customers in accordance with their licensing agreements and contractual requirements.
Respond to data provider audits and inquiries, ensuring that licensing records and supporting documentation remain complete and accurate.
Identify opportunities to improve and automate licensing, reporting, and entitlement management processes.
Assist with customer support inquiries related to market data feeds, licensing, and access permissions.
Collaborate with internal teams across market data, sales, legal, finance, and engineering to ensure smooth operational coordination.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple operational responsibilities and recurring deadlines in a financial services environment.
At least 2 years of experience in operations, ideally in market data administration, data licensing, or vendor management within financial services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities, particularly when managing multiple counterparties, contractual obligations, and recurring deadlines.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply contractual terms and data licensing requirements.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Familiarity with exchange market data policies and usage reporting requirements, including NYSE, Nasdaq, Cboe, OPRA, and CTA/UTP, is an advantage.
Experience with market data inventory and usage reporting tools is a plus.
SQL or scripting knowledge for reporting automation is beneficial.
Understanding of financial markets and related industry practices is an advantage.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working remotely within a globally distributed team.
Competitive salary.
Stock options.
Health benefits.
One-time USD 500 allowance for setting up your home office when joining.
Monthly USD 150 stipend provided through a Brex Card.
Opportunity to work with an international and geographically distributed team.
Exposure to innovative financial technology and global market data infrastructure.