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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Market Data Compliance Specialist - **Company:** Rbc Capital Markets - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Audit Trail, Data as a Services, Multicasting, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, TCP/IP, Digital Access Carrier System, Electronic Medical Records, Low Latency, Real Time Data - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88080709/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field; Or equivalent 5 years work experience in market data commercials or technology * Client Focus, strategic agility, priority setting, analytical thinking, aptitude for setting realistic expectations, integrity and trust * Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills * Ability to adapt to a changing environment * Advanced knowledge in Excel * Critical thinking with exceptional attention to detail, especially in fast-paced, high-risk environments Industry experience required: * Subject matter expertise with low latency and consolidated feed market data suppliers (E.g.: Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.), distribution mechanisms and control systems (DACS, EMRS) * Deep knowledge in with major exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, TMX, etc.) including: + completing Exhibit A or other exchange/third party documentation + unit of count concepts and other exchange/third party contractual and reporting terminology * Deep knowledge communicating exchange policies and addressing compliance gaps * Knowledge of exchange direct feeds and understanding of network connectivity (TCP/IP, Unicast and Multicast protocol) * Previous experience in Capital Markets an asset ## Description The global Market Data Services (MDS) team consists of three sub-groups (MDS Administration, MDS Solutions and MDS Compliance) who engage, strategize and support enterprise-wide businesses and stakeholders. This role in the MDS Compliance team is responsible for ensuring that the organization's use of real-time market data complies with vendor licensing agreements, exchange policies, and internal governance frameworks. This role focuses on risk identification and mitigation, audit readiness, policy enforcement, and controls around how market data is consumed across applications, platforms, and user populations. The role is non-technical and operates at the intersection of compliance, vendor management, and business stakeholder engagement. The specialist will communicate market data policy changes and requirements to business stakeholders. Responsibilities also include sourcing, contract managing, and optimizing real-time exchange market data for the firm, understanding market data distribution architectures and infrastructures, and participating in or leading market data audits both internally and externally driven. The specialist will partner with Market Data business and technology professionals to ensure proprietary applications have appropriate control and reporting mechanisms and that usage policies are adhered to. What will you do? * Provide oversight on best practices of market data access control, monthly reporting requirements and audit trail capabilities within proprietary applications * Participate in market data architecture forums and planning sessions to support projects (supplying subject matter expertise) * Work closely with Market Data Technology teams on new implementations, ensuring compliance requirements are built in from the start * Participate in exchange and supplier data use audits * Maintain and prepare third-party provided exchange exhibits/agreements, application use questionnaires and network diagrams * Communicate exchange announcement, vendor policies, and regulatory requirements for stakeholders under tight deadlines to ensure understanding of reporting obligations, policy changes, and pricing impacts. * Maintain awareness of third-party market data licensing policies (unit of count, netting, MISU, etc.) * Participate in industry working groups to lobby for consistent policies across data provider community * Analyze and maintain communication of vendor data changes impacting users and applications * Collaborate with business lines and technology partners to drive cost efficiency and optimization strategies for Real-time data while maintaining compliance integrity * Guide junior team members in developing expertise across market data compliance methodologies and regulatory frameworks for North American, European, and Asian exchanges. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) - [No Keys for the Robot: GitOps as the Control Plane for Autonomous Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100095-no-keys-for-the-robot-gitops-as-the-control-plane-for-autonomous-agents) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)