Data Specialist

Data Specialist (Market Data & Commercial Analysis) | 3-month Contract | Part-time | Auckland

We’re working with a well-known enterprise organisation currently undertaking a procurement-led initiative focused on gaining a clearer, group-wide understanding of market data usage, integrations, licensing, and associated commercial costs.

They are looking for an experienced Data Specialist to join on an initial 3-month contract, supporting a key RFP and vendor assessment process. This role will operate at approximately 50% capacity across the contract term, making it ideal for someone open to part-time consulting engagements, fractional contract work, or balancing another project alongside it.

About The Role

This is a highly visible piece of work with strong stakeholder engagement across business, technology, procurement, and executive leadership teams.

You’ll Work Closely Alongside a Senior Business Analyst, Taking Ownership Of The Analytical And Technical Discovery Aspects Of The Engagement, Including

• Mapping the end-to-end market data landscape across the organisation
• Analysing data sources, flows, integrations, and dependencies
• Reviewing market data usage and licensing across business units
• Building a commercial cost baseline linked to usage and vendor models
• Identifying duplication, optimisation, and consolidation opportunities
• Supporting procurement-led RFP activities with insights and analysis
• Engaging with stakeholders across front office, operations, technology, and leadership teams
• Translating technical and commercial complexity into clear business insights

About you

We’re Ideally Looking For Someone Who Brings a Mix Of Technical Data Understanding And Commercial Awareness, With The Ability To Operate Confidently Across Both Business And Technology Stakeholders. You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in data mapping, data analysis, or data architecture
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments
• Exposure to market data, financial services, banking, investment, or trading environments
• Ability to connect data usage, licensing, and commercial cost drivers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience supporting procurement, vendor reviews, or RFP initiatives is highly advantageous
• Ability to work autonomously and bring structure to ambiguous environments

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, don't delay and apply Today! Luisa Larios (***email_hidden***) will be in touch.

Please note that only applicants currently based in New Zealand with the appropriate work rights (valid visa) will be considered