Lead Market Data Systems Engineer, Technology Data & ...

About Us Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. About the Role Lead Market Data Systems Engineer, Technology Data & Data Access Job Summary The successful candidate will manage critical aspects of Market Data, Trader Voice, and Trading Core Infrastructure technologies and will report directly to the Manager of Core Transactional Technologies. This role requires close collaboration with vendors and IT teams to resolve technical issues and drive strategic initiatives within Market Data and Trading Technology. The position is based in Boston, with regular attendance required at our Needham, MA office. Key Responsibilities As a Lead Systems Engineer, you play a critical role in shaping and sustaining the firmu2019s core technology environment. You drive strategic initiatives, lead complex, crossu2011functional programs, and ensure the reliable delivery and continuous improvement of missionu2011critical Trading and Investor services. + Analyze enterpriseu2011wide business and information requirements, recommending scalable, firmu2011wide system solutions. + Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major technology programs and business initiatives. + Architect, design, and implement highu2011impact, missionu2011critical systems supporting core Trading and Investor platforms. + Partner with engineering leads, managers, and business stakeholders across the organization to align technology outcomes with strategic objectives. + Define and maintain technical roadmaps for IT initiatives, platform modernization, and infrastructure improvements. + Collaborate with team leads and management to deliver IT services and proprietary products with high availability and performance. + Develop feasibility studies, project plans, and detailed time and cost estimates to support informed decisionu2011making. + Identify root causes of complex technical issues and clearly communicate remediation and risku2011mitigation strategies to stakeholders. + Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks, including Change Control, Architecture Review, Incident Management, and IT Security controls. + Participate in a 24x7 onu2011call rotation to support production systems and ensure operational stability. Qualifications The ideal candidate brings a strong professional background with deep technical expertise and hands-on experience supporting market data and trading technologies. Success in this role requires a blend of advanced technical skills, analytical problem-solving, and a strong commitment to exceptional client service. The candidate must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative, and globally distributed environment while managing complex systems and stakeholder relationships. + Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent required; Computer Science or related field preferred. + 5+ years of experience in financial services or a related industry preferred. + Strong customer service orientation with the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve diverse technology issues. + Exceptional project management, client support, and relationship management skills. + Proven ability to manage vendors and third-party service providers effectively. + Proven ability to deliver in a global environment. + Experience with market data/trading applications, vendor feeds, and infrastructure. + Working knowledge and experience with market data, trading platforms and services, including but not limited to: Bloomberg and B-Pipe Datafeeds, FactSet, LSEG Refinitiv, Flextrade, Tradeweb, Liquidnet, BIDS, BlockCross, DTCC Services (Mortgage-Backed Securities, EPN), TNS, BT Radianz. + Demonstrated knowledge in market data delivery models, security identifiers, and entitlement management, with solid market knowledge spanning Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities, Derivatives, and Private Funds. + Proficiency in one or more programming languages preferred: Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript. + Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems. + Experience leveraging AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to improve efficiency and operational outcomes. + Hands-on experience building, deploying, and operating applications and services in cloud environments, including AWS and/or Azure, preferred. + Ability to design and maintain business intelligence dashboards using tools such as Power BI or Tableau. + Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and information security; hands-on network experience is a plus. + Working knowledge of SQL and database management. + Knowledge of trader voice, trading turrets, and voice recording is a plus. + In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and information security (hands-on network experience preferred). + Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build effective relationships, demonstrate customer focus, and manage vendors. Personal Characteristics + Demonstrates strong analytical problemu2011solving and sound decisionu2011making capabilities in complex, highu2011impact environments. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and nonu2011technical audiences. + Highly developed interpersonal skills with a consistent, customeru2011focused mindset. + Builds trusted, collaborative relationships across technology, business, and vendor teams. + Operates autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability and delivery excellence. + Provides technical leadership, thought partnership, and subjectu2011matter expertise. + Effectively manages complex, broadu2011scope responsibilities spanning multiple initiatives or workstreams. + Contributes to strategic planning, technical direction, and enterpriseu2011level decisionu2011making. + May lead project outcomes and/or manage or mentor team members. + Collaborative and teamu2011oriented, with the ability to influence without authority. + Demonstrates a strong independent work ethic and ownership mentality. + Maintains a strategic, enterpriseu2011focused perspective while executing at a detailed level. + Manages multiple project components concurrently, balancing priorities and dependencies. + Thoroughly documents systems, environments, and operational processes to support sustainability and knowledge sharing. + Highly disciplined, adaptable, and responsive to change in fastu2011paced environments. + Documents environments and processes thoroughly. + Highly disciplined and adaptable to change. About Us Wellington Management Company, LLP is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value innovation, collaboration, and a passion for excellence in everything we do. Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Thatu2019s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds. _As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to_ _r_ _ace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic_ _protected by applicable law_ _._ _If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at_ _ _._ At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry.We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is: USD 90,000 - 180,000 This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process. Base salary is only one component of Wellingtonu2019s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time) We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term. Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the worldu2019s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise. We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term. For more information, please visit (

Created: 2026-03-16