Who we are

Neptune North is a newly created Joint Venture between Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and part of the NYSE listed Marsh McLennan, and Rokos Capital Management (RCM), a global alternative investment fund manager.

We pride ourselves on employing and developing only the very best talent, ensuring unparalleled quality and expertise in everything we do so that we consistently surpass expectations.

If you’re a great communicator who loves working on demanding initiatives and solving challenging problems that need to be delivered at pace, then Neptune North could be the right place for you.

We are building a team of exceptional people and an incredibly intellectually stimulating environment from which to work.

Our Culture

An exciting aspect of joining a newly created business at this stage is the opportunity to be in from the start and help define the culture.

There are things that we won’t compromise on though:

• We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills
• Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients. We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users
• Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly
• We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock big opportunities
• People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile
• We want people who are highly motivated and have a high desire to learn

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly analytical Market Data Analyst to join our client’s Market data team. You will utilise your financial market knowledge, data analysis passion, and automation skills to refine our operational processes. In our dynamic environment, you will balance desk support with business projects, innovating solutions that meet evolving needs across our organisation.

• Support, Automation & Innovation: Provide crucial support on market data-related issues, get involved in BAU activities, and manage small to large projects. Scout automation opportunities and suggest innovative solutions that leverage technology to improve efficiency and user experience. Actively engage in proposing fresh processes, tools, and strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication & New Requests: Ensure active and effective communication with all users and subscribers of market data. Gather detailed business requirements from stakeholders.  Translate these requirements into developer-friendly directives, bridging business aims with development tasks.
• Functionality & Documentation: Specify new functionalities needed to improve daily operations. Contribute to knowledge improvement through superior documentation and knowledge management infrastructure
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks by flagging major issues early. Capable of making recommendations and judgements in various situations.

What makes a great candidate

• Excellent pre-university academics, as well as a degree obtained in Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related field, from a top university with a minimum of 3.3/4.0 GPA, or international equivalent
• Familiarity with SQL and Python
• Knowledge of different asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Credit, Listed Derivatives, etc.) and their features / lifecycle
• Eagerness to learn, with strong problem-solving skills and a clear communication style
• 2+ years’ experience related to finance, data management, or technology
• Interest in developing a deeper understanding of hedge funds, and the financial industry in general
• Quick learner, adaptable, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and open to working with developers and various tools.

Why join us?

• You can have an impact from day one – we empower and trust our people to leverage their skillsets
• Work on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends
• Deliver demonstrable business value working hand-in-hand with the customer
• Learn from industry experts on how financial markets and world economies work
• Ownership of technical products and projects – actively engage with a wide range of business functions to leverage their knowledge and exposure
• Exercising judgement and acumen to understand the true business need beyond the stated requirements
• Challenging current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation

At Neptune North we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. We believe that our people’s diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences will help us to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

We will not discriminate against any individual based on their gender, age, race/ethnicity, identification as an LGTBQIA+ individual, religion, or disability (or any other characteristic protected by relevant local law).

Please Email Resumes to: julia.hart@neptunenorth.co.uk – Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with the Subject Line: “YOUR NAME” – Market Data Analyst Resume