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TNP Consultants

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Consultant - Market Data Strategy & Operations (CIB Banking Sector)

Location: Porto, Portugal, On-site with client (Corporate & Investment Bank)

About Us

Created in 2007, TNP Consultants is a European consulting firm specializing in strategic, operational, digital and regulatory transformations of companies. The TNP focuses on operational strategy, information systems, business and human capital in the banking, insurance, transport, energy and automotive and public sectors. TNP has made accelerating the performance of its clients its DNA. Its teams are now present in three geographical areas: continental Europe (France, Luxembourg, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Monaco), Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Ivory Coast), Asia and the Middle East (India, United Arab Emirates

You are looking for a fast growing, dynamic and innovative international company, where you will take an active role in the development of the firm ?

Role Overview:

As a consultant specialized in Market Data Management, you will be embedded within the Market Data team of a leading Corporate & Investment Bank. Your role is to advise, support, and lead initiatives across team development, supplier engagement, budget oversight, and process improvement. You will act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, bringing best practices, operational insight, and analytical rigor to a highly dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advisory on Team Development & Leadership Support

• Guide and support the development of a diverse market data team, balancing the needs of experienced subject matter experts and junior operational staff.
• Recommend training plans, mentoring approaches, and collaborative workflows to improve team performance and alignment.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture through operational advisory and coaching.

2. Market Data Solutions & Business Line Alignment

• Assess and recommend optimal market data solutions tailored to the functional and financial needs of different business lines.
• Act as a bridge between end users and the market data team, ensuring that user requirements are clearly captured and addressed.
• Prepare executive-level presentations translating complex data usage insights into actionable strategies for senior management and C-suite stakeholders.

3. Budget & Cost Optimization Advisory

• Support the client in identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives while ensuring continued access to critical market data services.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on market data spend; assist in the preparation of quarterly business reviews and executive summaries.
• Oversee and optimize invoice workflows, ensuring data integrity within the Market Data Management (MDM) tool and timely contract renewals.

4. Vendor & Contract Management

• Act as a liaison between the client and market data vendors, advising on contract terms, renewals, and usage rights.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual terms; support the negotiation of new or revised agreements.
• Validate supplier invoices and assist in the analytical allocation and documentation required for internal reporting and vendor declarations.

5. Performance Analysis & Process Improvement

• Implement or recommend KPIs to monitor team productivity and service levels.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives, focusing on automation, optimization, and workload balancing.
• Identify external tools or systems (e.g. ticketing solutions) to improve team operations and risk mitigation.

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Support stakeholder engagement across business lines, compliance, procurement, and IT to ensure project alignment.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through clear, well-structured presentations.
• Assist in change management efforts related to new tools, processes, or vendor changes, ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders.

7. Governance & Regulatory Alignment

• Advise on the governance structure surrounding market data access, usage, and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations and internal policies.
• Provide insights into international best practices and assist in aligning processes across multiple platforms.

Are you interested ?

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Required application documents: Curriculum vitae, cover letter (optional)

Observações

Porto (Portugal)