Vendor Management Analyst (Market Data)

Location: US - Colorado / Texas remote. (Please note that we are currently prioritising candidates based in the listed locations. If you are based elsewhere in the US but feel your experience strongly aligns with the role, we still welcome your application)

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Model: Remote

Industry: Energy Data, Commodities

Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

About Us

Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership. Together we’re helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage - one bold idea at a time. With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, Zema Global empowers customers to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results.

At Zema Global, we Think Big, Make It Happen, and Win as One. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities. If you’re inspired by solving complex challenges and contributing to a culture that values purpose and performance, we invite you to join us.

Position Overview

• As a Vendor Management Analyst, you will support the Market Data Services function by managing day to day vendor relationships, contract administration, and compliance processes across the market data lifecycle; from procurement through distribution, usage, reporting, and audit. 

• You will work closely with Client-facing teams, Partnerships, Finance, Data Engineering, and Data Operations to help ensure compliance controls are followed and continuously improved, gaining hands-on experience with vendor contracts, licensing, and regulatory reporting along the way. 

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain relationships with data vendors, representing Zema Global professionally, and resolve day to day data related issues promptly. 

• Ensure adherence to data licensing agreements, industry regulations, and company policies; prepare and submit compliance reports to exchanges and data vendors. 

• Conduct periodic audits to identify discrepancies or non compliance issues. 

• Support negotiations for new market data contracts and renewals, working closely with senior team members. 

• Monitor email queues for incoming market notices, triaging business-relevant items to the appropriate technical team. 

• Collaborate with Data Engineering, Data Design, and Data Operations to address market changes that may impact business processes. 

• Respond to interdepartmental and client requests for vendor assistance in a timely, professional manner. 

• Coordinate incoming projects, such as new data report development, source changes, and client onboarding. 

• Maintain systems and databases for credential management, vendor contacts, contract metadata, and entitlement tracking, and support dashboards that monitor compliance metrics and vendor performance. 

• Use AI tools and automation to support documentation and help streamline compliance workflows. 

What You'll Bring

Essential

• 3–5 years of experience in market data management, compliance, or vendor management. 

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• Experience working with data vendors (e.g., Platts, Argus, Bloomberg, Reuters, ICE, or similar). 

• Working knowledge of data licensing terms and regulatory frameworks, gained through experience in energy, commodity trading, or financial industries. 

• Proficiency in SQL and Excel, with experience querying and analyzing data across multiple sources. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage professionally with external vendors. 

Desirable

• Familiarity with Zema Global's data and software platforms or comparable market data management systems. 

• Experience with governance frameworks, compliance audits, or regulatory reporting. 

• Ability to help design or maintain dashboards for tracking compliance metrics and vendor performance. 

• Comfort using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) for workflow automation, drafting, and analysis. 

• Professional certifications in business management or the energy, commodity, or financial industries. 

Why Join Zema Global?

• Global Impact

  Shape the future of energy, commodities, and financial markets through innovative technology.

• Innovation at Scale

  Work with cutting-edge software, advanced analytics, and complex data that solve real-world challenges.

• Career Growth

  Join a fast-growing global organization where your ideas, development, and career progression are valued.

• Exceptional People

  Collaborate with talented colleagues and industry experts across North America, Europe, and Asia.

• Meaningful Ownership

  Take ownership of your work, influence strategic initiatives, and make a measurable impact on our customers and business.

• One Global Team

  Be part of a collaborative culture built on trust, respect, and our values: Think Big. Make It Happen. Win as One.

Application Information

Please submit your CV in PDF format. If your experience aligns with our requirements, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you regarding the next steps.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Zema Global is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristic.