Market Data Analyst Jobs

Market Data Analyst jobs are open across financial services, fintech, healthcare, and technology, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in market surveillance, pricing analytics, and reference data management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles87
Top stateNew York
Top employerElectric Power Engineers
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type58% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Market Insights Sr. Manager - Data Centers
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Market Insights Sr. Manager - Data Centers
Cummins
Columbus, Indiana
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$120k - $180k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Sr. Market Data Software Engineer
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Sr. Market Data Software Engineer
Luxoft
Remote
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Principal Research Analyst - Regulatory Economics & Market Analysis (REMA)
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Principal Research Analyst - Regulatory Economics & Market Analysis (REMA)
FINRA
Rockville, Maryland
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$98k - $203k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
1,001-5,000

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Principal Analyst - Energy Market Analysis
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Principal Analyst - Energy Market Analysis
Electric Power Engineers
Austin, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in economics
51-200

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Senior Director, NLP & Market Research Data Engineering Lead
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Senior Director, NLP & Market Research Data Engineering Lead
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Indianapolis, Indiana
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$159k - $233k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Market Data Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

Electric Power Engineers4 open roles
AbbVie3 open roles
LJB3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in market data analyst jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying and managing large financial datasets
  • Experience with market data platforms such as Bloomberg or Refinitiv Eikon
  • Strong knowledge of financial instruments including equities, fixed income, and derivatives
  • Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis, automation, and reporting
  • Familiarity with data governance standards and reference data management practices

Tips for Your Market Data Analyst Job Search

Quantify your data delivery impact

Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not tasks. On your resume, replace phrases like 'maintained data feeds' with specific results: how many sources you integrated, latency you reduced, or downstream decisions your datasets supported.

List your data vendor certifications first

Certifications from Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or ICE Data Services signal hands-on platform fluency that many candidates lack. Place them above your skills section so recruiters scanning for these qualifications see them before anything else.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists market data analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target job titles by data domain

Job postings for this function use inconsistent titles. Search for 'reference data analyst', 'financial data analyst', and 'market data operations' in addition to the core title so you don't miss openings that match your exact background.

Prepare a data quality scenario answer

Interviewers for these roles almost always ask how you've handled a corrupt feed, a vendor outage, or a reconciliation break. Walk them through the specific tools you used to detect, escalate, and resolve the issue.

Negotiate your data system access scope

When reviewing an offer, ask which market data terminals and APIs you'll have direct access to versus read-only permission. Access scope affects your day-to-day effectiveness and your ability to build on current skills.

Market Data Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most market data analysts?

The companies hiring the most market data analysts right now include Electric Power Engineers, AbbVie, and LJB, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms, asset managers, and data vendors consistently account for the highest volume of postings.

How many market data analyst jobs are remote?

About 87% of market data analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements across the field. Roles focused on data operations, feed management, and reporting tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring real-time trading floor support are more often on-site.

How do you become a market data analyst?

Start with a degree in finance, economics, statistics, or computer science, then build hands-on proficiency in SQL and at least one market data platform. Gain exposure to financial instruments through coursework, internships, or entry-level operations roles. Earning a vendor certification from a platform like Bloomberg strengthens your resume significantly. From there, target junior analyst or data operations roles to build practical experience before advancing.

How do you get a market data analyst job with little experience?

Focus on roles titled 'market data operations associate' or 'data operations analyst', which typically require less domain experience and prioritize SQL skills and attention to detail. Build a portfolio using publicly available financial datasets to demonstrate your ability to clean, structure, and analyze data. Vendor certifications are especially valuable at this stage because they signal platform fluency that formal experience would otherwise provide.

What does the market data analyst interview process look like?

Most market data analyst interviews run in multiple stages. An initial screening covers your background and familiarity with financial data concepts. A technical round typically includes a SQL exercise and questions about data quality, feed management, or reconciliation processes. A final round with a hiring manager or team lead focuses on how you've handled real data problems and your understanding of the firm's data infrastructure or vendor relationships.

Where can I find and apply to market data analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to market data analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and target industry.

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