DWS - Market Data Specialist (m/f/d)

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Role description

The Market Data Specialist (m/f/d) is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the market data inventory (Optimize Spend) and associated database systems. Working with colleagues in the market data team to ensure the efficient operation of the market data inventory for the efficient validation and processing of invoices, and transparent reporting to business stakeholders. The candidate should be familiar with, and have applied knowledge, of common market data concepts for managing use of market data, data entitlements (DACS, SID, FID), view charge and netting, derived data usage, data verification reports, data access declaration (DAD), etc. The areas of responsibility include; (i) administration of the market data inventory to ensure accurate and timely updates, (ii) efficient on/off-boarding of services and or users, (iii) analysis of market data spend and periodic reconciliation across budgets, contracted spend, PR/PO utilisation, and invoiced amounts, (iii) preparing reports for vendor declarations and stakeholders.

As a Market Data Specialist / (Senior) Procurement Specialist (m/f/d), you will be managing:

• Uploads of maintenance files from HR, FX, and Vendor portals (Bloomberg Customer Centre, LSEG/Refinitiv, Factset, etc). Ensuring uploads are accurate and timely

• Managing the inventory of contracts, products and services, pricing, cost allocations, and users Ensuring that the market data inventory is updated in an accurate and timely manner

• Invoice reconciliation and validation against contracted spend. Ensuring timely processing of invoices

• Monitoring vendor portals and managing change notifications. You will be analysing and applying their impact on the market data inventory

• Managing User demand - Joiners, Leavers, & Movers, and periodic re-certification. You will be liaising with various internal stakeholders to complete the picture of market data use

• Reporting of market data use and spend. Preparing data for management information systems

We are looking for 

• Several years experience in market data inventory management

• Working knowledge of Optimize Spend (TRG Screen)

• Experience with market data audit and compliance reviews

• Experience with regulations impacting market data, including TPRM, DORA, Outsourcing, IT Security, Vendor Due Diligence, business resilience

• Experience in building tools for monitoring market data licensing obligations would be advantageous

• Fluent in English (German a plus)

• Self-starter, able to work autonomously

The successful candidate will be hired under the Functional Role Title: (Senior) Procurement Specialist (m/f/d)

Posting period: 9.4.2026 until further notice

What we’ll offer you:

Without the ambitions of our people, our achievements wouldn’t be possible. And it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

Some of our core benefits:
 

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Statutory Health Insurance (BKK), sickness benefit allowance and support helplines for employees

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups) and support in finding childcare options including DWS’s own kindergarten service

• A wide selection of pension plans, Personal Budget Accounts to enable sabbaticals or early retirement and capital-forming benefits

• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ current Hybrid Working model is designed to find the balance between in-person collaboration & engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, whilst still remaining focused on supporting our employees with flexibility. We are committed to support flexible and hybrid working agreements across the globe. Depending on the location or role you are applying for, the split between working in the office and at home will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process.

We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let us know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you. 

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.