Senior Analyst, Market Data Vendors

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ABOUT US

We're one of Canada's largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP Investments, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Market Data Vendors, the Senior Analyst, Market Data Vendors will work as part of a small team in managing end-to-end market data vendor relationships, including onboarding, implementation, budgeting, payment processing, and extensive internal client support. The PSP Market Data Vendors team currently manages a wide array of vendors across an extensive range of services and datasets. The Senior Analyst will be primarily responsible for maintaining market data subscription inventory, responding to licensing requests and handling contract renewals. He or she will also work to improve the efficiency of the many operational tasks.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Analyst, Market Data Vendors, you'll:

- Monitor contract pipelines, proactively manage renewals, cancellations, and new sourcing opportunities
- Prepare, negotiate, and finalize contractual agreements with suppliers, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders
- Serve as the central point of contact for all communications between PSP and bidders/suppliers
- Track and document contract renewals and exit strategies, ensuring timely updates and accurate records in relevant systems
- Liaise with Privacy, Legal, and Compliance teams to complete contract documentation, ensuring alignment with PSP policies and legal requirements
- Advise internal clients and business partners on contractual rights and obligations, acting as the primary resource for contract-related inquiries
- Update and standardize contract language across market data agreements, maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, and support the data sourcing process
- Organize and maintain the contract tracking system, and contribute to the optimization and coordination of business tools and processes to enhance deliverables

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (including Supply Chain Management), Engineering, Law or Information Technology
- Between three (3) and five (5) years of relevant experience in a procurement or contract specialist role
- Knowledge of purchasing processes and the preparation and review of contracts and tenders
- Paralegal degree or a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business administration, law, or related field required; master's degree in business, law, or related field would be considered a plus
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Previous experience with Optimize TRG an asset
- Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple engagements across various business lines and vendors with minimal oversight
- Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

- Investment in career development
- Comprehensive group insurance plans
- Comprehensive pension plans
- Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
- Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
- A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
- Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
- A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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