The Company

Markit is a financial information services company with over 1,000 employees in Europe, North America and Asia.  Over 1,000 financial institutions use our independent services to manage risk, improve operational efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.

Role Summary

Markit Information Hubs are aggregated secure websites using single sign technology allowing an integrated view of multiple sites using a single ID and password. Information Hubs allow content providers to maintain control of their content and clients while enjoying the benefits of being part of a larger site and increasing the value of their content. Markit’s flagship Information Hub, BondHub, is the leading Fixed Income institutional research site and combines research from the 9 leading Wall Street firms. Markit's Information and ID Hub Capabilities include, Content Aggregation, Full Detail Level Permissioning, Full Text Search, Federated Identity Management and Single Sign-On (SSO)

Duties and Accountabilities

• Responsible for the P&L of the Information Hubs, including product development, client management, sales strategy, and client support
• Manage the BondHub relationship with the 9 major dealer participants
• Work with buy side users to implement improvements in BondHub
• Implement longer term strategic product plan based around dealer needs
• Drive revenue through adding additional dealers Integrate SSO technology and Bond Hub content within other Markit products
• Drive product implementation through technical team members to meet product deadlines.
• Work with IT operations to ensure product meets uptime requirements
• Approve new systems releases ensuring thorough testing and rollout to customers.
• Prepare budgets, review progress to budget, and make adjustments to plans

Business Competencies

• Experience in e-commerce or research roles in financial services preferably the sell side or buy side
• Experience in consortiums and building consensus among financial service firms
• Previous experience as a product manager
• Experience in strategic and product marketing gained within a corporate environment including multiple offices and global influences.
• Credibility and presence to influence and impress at senior levels at dealers
• Proven ability to work independently
• Master’s degree (or equivalent), MBA preferred
• Experience managing, recruiting, developing and inspiring a high calibre team
• Ability to manage technical development and operations
• Ability to manage sales or direct have sales experience
• Ability to understand and evaluate business models and commercial issues quickly
• Ability to deliver results within deadlines
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Able to build consensus in broad community of interested parties
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
• Well developed management and leadership skills

Personal Competencies

• Displays exceptional energy, drive, and stamina
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships
• Strong team player who is able to manage and lead people through strong influencing skills and is comfortable working at all levels of the business.

The Contact

Please apply with CV and covering letter to careers.na@markit.com citing "Vice President/Director, Product Manager, Distribution" in your email.