Data Specialist - Third-Party Approvals & Vendor Query Management, Billing & Third-Party Approvals

Job Description

Provides operational support for Third-Party Approvals (TPA), Vendor Query Management (VQM), and exchange/specialist data permissioning and approval activities. Reviews and processes requests related to third-party exchange and specialist data, as well as services from supported direct-billed vendors, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment to service level agreements. Collaborates with internal collaborators and external data providers to deliver timely request fulfillment, support business objectives, and provide a seamless customer experience.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Supports the end-to-end processing of approval, enquiry, and request-for-service cases, ensuring accurate approval validation, data extraction, and third-party service permissioning within agreed service levels.
• Reviews approval requests, third-party vendor services, and entitlement requirements to ensure compliance with applicable policies and licensing obligations.
• Processes and maintains request records in Salesforce and other business systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity throughout the request lifecycle.
• Performs validation and review activities to ensure requests meet compliance, licensing, and commercial requirements prior to approval and fulfillment.
• Consistently meets productivity, quality, and service level targets while maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborates with Accounts teams, Compliance, System Support teams, external third-party stakeholders, and vendors to facilitate timely resolution of requests and operational inquiries.
• Applies strong process, product, and system knowledge to independently resolve complex requests and stakeholder concerns.
• Handles both standard and complex cases involving exchange and specialist data access, third-party vendor services, and user/client entitlements.
• Builds knowledge of upstream and downstream processes to identify risks, resolve issues effectively, and support operational excellence.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Handles the full permissioning process, including activation and deactivation, with accuracy and accountability, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and data management functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Siebel, or similar systems is an advantage, or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Passion for delivering quality service and finding opportunities for process improvement.
• Knowledge of third-party approval processes, exchange and specialist data licensing, or entitlements is an advantage.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Applies sound judgment while balancing customer needs, compliance requirements, and business objectives.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• Ability to independently handle complex requests while maintaining service quality and compliance standards.
• Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Open to supporting global operations across varying schedules based on business requirements.

Career Stage:

Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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