Market Data Research Analyst
Company Description 3d innovations (3di) is a data management consultancy focused on the financial services sectors. The firm delivers tailored solutions that align with each client’s business needs, offering deep domain expertise without traditional consultancy pricing. 3di’s consultants provide independent guidance on market systems and technologies, drawing on experience with diverse data management platforms and proprietary tools. Their practical approach streamlines complex operations for asset managers, clearing houses, exchanges, hedge funds, and investment banks, supported by hands-on business support, project management, and technical implementation to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Role Description The Market Data Research Analyst role is a dynamic full-time, hybrid position based in London. This is a great opportunity for someone who already has a solid understanding of the market data industry and wants to use that knowledge in a role that combines in depth research, analysis and report writing.
Our R&A team sits at the heart of 3di’s market intelligence. We research vendors, products and developments across the global market data landscape, helping our clients understand what is changing, where products compete and how the industry is evolving.
The role is varied and includes:
• Researching market data vendors, products and services across a broad range of asset classes and data types
• Creating and maintaining detailed vendor and product “tearsheets” within our Profiler platform
• Analysing competitive landscapes, market developments, vendor strategies, acquisitions, product launches and industry trends
• Producing clear, well-researched reports and analysis for clients
• Comparing products and identifying areas of overlap, differentiation and emerging competition
• Supporting bespoke client research projects and market intelligence requests
• Using new research technologies alongside traditional desk based research to improve the speed, depth and quality of our analysis, while applying strong judgement and rigorous quality control.
• Working with a team that is continually developing how we research and analyse a fast-changing industry
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in, or closely with, the market data industry and understand the vendor ecosystem. That could come from a market data vendor, financial institution, consultancy, data management, procurement, research or a related role.
You’ll need strong research and analytical skills, excellent written English, attention to detail and, importantly, the ability to understand what a market data product actually does and where it fits within the wider competitive landscape.
Why join us?
The R&A team is growing, and this is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage of its development. You’ll gain exposure to a very broad range of vendors, products and areas of the financial information industry rather than being restricted to one particular dataset or asset class.
You’ll also have the opportunity to develop expertise in areas that are becoming increasingly important to the industry, including AI-assisted research, competitive intelligence and the changing structure of the global market data vendor landscape.
If you know the market data industry, enjoy investigating how products and vendors fit together, and like turning complex information into clear, useful analysis, we’d love to hear from you!
